Czech Valerian vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Czech Valerian

Valeriana officinalis var. bohemia

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Czech Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Central European valerian variety used in Czech and Slovak folk medicine for sleep, anxiety, and nervous conditions.

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

Active Compounds

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valeranone, iridoids

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

insomnia remedy in Czech folk medicine, treatment of anxiety and nervous tension, antispasmodic for muscle cramps

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

300-600mg valerianic extract or 4ml tincture at bedtime

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

pregnancy, liver disease, sedative drug interactions

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

morning drowsiness, headache with large doses

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