Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is an herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Valerian root has a long history of use as a sedative.
Objective: To show better improvement of sleep quality when treating non-organic insomniacs with extractum Valerianae radix siccum instead of oxazepam.
Valerian may increase the effects of other sleep aids. It also increases the sedative effect of depressants, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines and narcotics.
15.03.2013 · Valerian is an herb sold as a dietary supplement in the United States. Valerian is a common ingredient in products promoted as mild sedatives ...
Echter Baldrian
Pflanze
Echter Baldrian, auch Arzneibaldrian oder Großer Baldrian, oft auch nur Baldrian genannt, ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Gattung der Baldriane innerhalb der Familie der Geißblattgewächse. Wikipedia
Wissenschaftlicher Name: Valeriana officinalis
Familie: Geißblattgewächse (Caprifoliaceae)
Art: Echter Baldrian