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Indian Valerian vs Valeriana Celtica Herb - Herb Comparison | HerbAlly

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Indian Valerian vs Valeriana Celtica Herb

Indian Valerian vs Valeriana Celtica Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Indian Valerian

Valeriana wallichii

Nervine

Valeriana Celtica Herb

Valeriana celtica

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Indian Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Valeriana Celtica Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

High Alpine valerian exported from Austria since medieval times used as an aromatic perfume and nerve sedative.

Active Compounds

Valerenic acid, Valtrate, Isovaltrate, Kessyl glycol

valeranone, eugenol, jatamansone, borneol

Traditional Uses

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

sedative in medieval European apothecaries, aromatic herb for ritual purification, nerve tonic treatment

Modern Uses

Sleep aid, Anxiety and stress relief, Antispasmodic

sedative, aromatic, nervine

Adult Dosage

1-3g powder at bedtime

1-3g dried rhizome as tea or tincture

Contraindications

Avoid with CNS depressants, Do not operate machinery

liver disease, pregnancy, sedative drugs

Side Effects

Morning grogginess, Headache, GI disturbance

drowsiness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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