Czech Valerian vs Valerian

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

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia, long valued for its sedative and anxiolytic properties. It has been used since ancient Greek and Roman times for insomnia and nervousness. The root is the primary medicinal part, known for its distinctive strong odor.

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valeranone, iridoids

Valerenic acid, Isovaleric acid, Valepotriates, GABA, Hesperidin

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

Insomnia remedy, Anxiety relief, Nervous tension, Digestive spasm relief, Headache treatment

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic

Insomnia and sleep disorders, Anxiety, Restlessness, Menstrual cramps, Muscle tension

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

300-600mg root extract 30-60 minutes before bedtime

pregnancy, liver disease, sedative drug interactions

Liver disease, Concurrent sedative medications, Before driving or operating machinery

morning drowsiness, headache with large doses

Headache, Excitability (paradoxical reaction), Uneasiness, Morning grogginess, Vivid dreams