Eschscholzia Californica Herb vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Eschscholzia Californica Herb

Eschscholzia californica

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Eschscholzia Californica Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

California state flower used by Native California peoples for toothache and insomnia; gentle non-addictive plant sedative.

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

Active Compounds

eschscholtzine, californidine, protopine, allocryptopine

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

toothache remedy in Native California folk medicine, sleep and anxiety treatment, pain relief herb

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

sedative, analgesic, antispasmodic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried herb as tea at bedtime or 2-4ml tincture

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

pregnancy, MAO inhibitors, sedative medications

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

mild sedation

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