At present, sleep disorder has become one of the important problems affecting the health of modern people. It not only affects people's emotions, but can even affect people's immune system, bringing a variety of diseases to the individual's body, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, tumors, depression, and sudden death, all of which are closely related to insomnia. Valerian has been used for centuries to improve sleep, and has even been listed as one of the more commonly used herbs in the United States, Europe and other countries. Although it is very convenient to take sleeping pills during insomnia, if you rely too much on drugs, the problem of insomnia cannot be completely solved, and sleeping pills will have certain dependence. Recently, more and more people with sleep disorders are seeking ways to improve sleep in addition to drugs, and valerian is considered to be an herbal plant that can replace sleeping pills.
Valerian is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, widely distributed in almost all countries with acidic soils. Valerian has been used in traditional medicine for 2,000 years to treat sleep disorders, anxiety, fatigue, epilepsy, epilepsy, and depression. The main component of valerian extract is valeric acid, which is containing hydroxyl and acetone derivatives.
Will valerian root keep me asleep? Yes! Valerian acid has anxiolytic, sedative, and sleep-inducing effects that have been demonstrated in animal studies and clinical trials. Valeric acid inhibits the breakdown of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) caused by catabolic enzymes in the brain, resulting in a sedative effect. GABA is the most important brain inhibitory neurotransmitter and plays a key role in the regulation and function of the central nervous system. Valerian affects the presynaptic components of GABAergic neurons, which affect the release of synaptic GABA. Valerian also inhibits gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake and catabolism by inhibiting gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase.
Recommended Dosage of Standard Valerian Extract
The recommended dose of valerian extract is 450mg. Daytime supplements can be taken 2 to 3 times a day, 300mg each time. Also, valerian extract should be taken an hour before bedtime. If valerian supplements are taken during the day, they should be taken with meals.
Side effects of valerian root extract
Valerian can cause some side effects, such as headaches, agitation, etc. in some people. A small number of people experience sluggishness in the morning after taking valerian, especially in high doses. It is best not to drive or operate dangerous machinery after taking valerian extract. The long-term safety of valerian is unknown. To avoid possible side effects of discontinuing valerian after long-term use, it is best to reduce the dose slowly for a week or two before stopping it completely.
Whether from Europe 2,500 years ago, or from the Tang Dynasty in China 1,350 years ago, valerian is a plant of great interest to medical scientists. Because of its outstanding performance in soothing nerves, it has a long history of application in Europe. If you are looking for this natural ingredient, pls feel free to contact us!
