Long Gu Nervine vs Valeriana jatamansi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Long Gu Nervine

Os Draconis (fossilized bone)

Nervine

Nervine

Long Gu Nervine

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Valeriana jatamansi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

TCM mineral fossil that anchors floating yang and calms the spirit.

Himalayan relative of European valerian used in Ayurveda; considered superior sedative in high altitude regions.

Active Compounds

Calcium carbonate, Calcium phosphate, Trace minerals

valeranone, valeranol, pachypodol, valerianol, jatamansone, isovaleric acid

Traditional Uses

Anxiety, Mania, Insomnia, Palpitations, Nocturnal emission

insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, hysteria, palpitations

Modern Uses

Sedative mineral, Anxiolytic, Astringent

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, neuroprotective

Adult Dosage

15-30g pre-decocted in formula

3-6g powder or 1-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Damp-heat conditions, Excess patterns

CNS depressants, pregnancy, liver disease

Side Effects

Constipation

drowsiness, GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E