Pedicularis vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pedicularis

Pedicularis groenlandica

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Pedicularis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Western North American herb used by Indigenous peoples as a muscle relaxant and anxiolytic for stress, tension, and musculoskeletal pain.

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

Active Compounds

aucubin, catalpol, iridoid glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Muscle tension, Anxiety, Pain relief, Headaches

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Muscle relaxant effects, Anxiolytic properties, Analgesic activity

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

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

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy, CNS depressants

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Muscle relaxation

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