Pasque Flower vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pasque Flower

Pulsatilla vulgaris

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Pasque Flower

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Perennial of chalk grasslands; aerial parts used in homeopathy and herbal medicine for nervous and reproductive system conditions.

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

Active Compounds

protoanemonin, ranunculin, saponins, tannins, flavonoids

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Nervous tension and anxiety, Menstrual irregularity, Headaches and migraines, Eye conditions in folk medicine

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Antispasmodic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Homeopathic remedy

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

1–2 mL tincture (1:10) 3x daily; homeopathic potencies

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Kidney disease, Large doses toxic — irritant to mucous membranes

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

Skin and mucous membrane irritation, Nausea, Vomiting at high doses

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