Blue Vervain vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Blue Vervain

Verbena hastata

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Blue Vervain

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native North American nervine herb used for tension, stress, and liver support.

A calming sedative herb used in Tibetan medicine for sleep disorders and nervous conditions.

Active Compounds

verbenalin, hastatoside, aucubin, flavonoids, tannins

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Calming the nervous system, Treating fever, Supporting liver function

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Stress and tension relief, Mood support, Liver tonic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried herb as tea

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Iron supplementation

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

Nausea with large doses, Vomiting

morning drowsiness, vivid dreams

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E