Hedyosmum brasiliense vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hedyosmum brasiliense

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Hedyosmum brasiliense

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Shrub or small tree of Brazilian Atlantic forest, used in Brazilian folk medicine for neurological conditions.

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

Active Compounds

hedyosmol, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, tannins

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional Brazilian medicine for headaches and neurological conditions, Used in Atlantic forest folk medicine for anxiety and pain

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Sedative action, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anxiolytic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g per cup 2x/day

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy, CNS depressants

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

Sedation, Mild gastrointestinal 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