Ci Shi Mineral vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ci Shi Mineral

Magnetitum

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Ci Shi Mineral

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM mineral herb that anchors floating yang, calms spirit, and improves hearing; used for dizziness and tinnitus.

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

Active Compounds

iron oxide, magnetite, trace minerals

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Anchors floating yang and liver wind, Tinnitus and hearing loss, Dizziness and hypertension from liver yang rising, Palpitations from floating yang

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Sedative, Antihypertensive, Neuroprotective

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

9-30g decocted first 30 minutes

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Digestive weakness, Iron overload conditions

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

GI upset, Constipation

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