Indian Valerian vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

The Himalayan valerian used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine as a potent sedative and antispasmodic; considered superior to European valerian in some traditions.

Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.

Valerenic acid, Valtrate, Isovaltrate, Kessyl glycol

rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol, luteolin, apigenin

Insomnia and sleep disorders, Nervous debility and hysteria, Epilepsy and convulsions

Anxiety, Digestive complaints, Fever, Heart palpitations

Sleep aid, Anxiety and stress relief, Antispasmodic

Anxiolytic activity, Antispasmodic effects, Antiviral properties, Sedative action

1-3g powder at bedtime

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Avoid with CNS depressants, Do not operate machinery

Hypothyroidism high doses, Sedative medications additive

Morning grogginess, Headache, GI disturbance

Drowsiness, Mild GI effects, Thyroid effects with very high doses