Tila vs Valeriana jatamansi

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tila

Ternstroemia tepezapote

Nervine

Valeriana jatamansi

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Tila

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Valeriana jatamansi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mexican and Central American flowering tree used as a sedative and anxiolytic tea; widely sold in Mexican markets and pharmacies for insomnia and anxiety.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, ternstroside, kaempferol, quercetin, saponins

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

Traditional Uses

Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizures (traditional), Palpitations

insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, hysteria, palpitations

Modern Uses

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antispasmodic action

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, neuroprotective

Adult Dosage

Flower tea: 1-2 cups at bedtime; 1-2ml tincture

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

Contraindications

CNS depressants (additive), Driving or operating machinery

CNS depressants, pregnancy, liver disease

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Mild dizziness

drowsiness, GI upset

Drug 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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