Galium Odoratum Herb vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Galium Odoratum Herb

Galium odoratum

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Galium Odoratum Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fragrant European forest groundcover used in German May wine and folk medicine for liver, migraine, and anxiety conditions.

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

Active Compounds

coumarin, asperuloside, flavonoids, tannins

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

flavoring for Maibowle May wine in Germany, migraine prevention in European folk medicine, liver and heart tonic

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

antispasmodic, sedative, anti-inflammatory

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried herb as tea; use short courses only

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

liver disease - coumarin content, anticoagulants, pregnancy

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

headache with excessive use, coumarin liver effects

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