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Valeriana jatamansi vs Lemon Balm Toronjil - Herb Comparison | HerbAlly

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Valeriana jatamansi vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

Valeriana jatamansi vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Valeriana jatamansi

Valeriana jatamansi

Nervine

Lemon Balm Toronjil

Melissa officinalis (tropical)

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Valeriana jatamansi

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lemon Balm Toronjil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

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

Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.

Active Compounds

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

rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol, luteolin, apigenin

Traditional Uses

insomnia, anxiety, epilepsy, hysteria, palpitations

Anxiety, Digestive complaints, Fever, Heart palpitations

Modern Uses

sedative, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, neuroprotective

Anxiolytic activity, Antispasmodic effects, Antiviral properties, Sedative action

Adult Dosage

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

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

Contraindications

CNS depressants, pregnancy, liver disease

Hypothyroidism high doses, Sedative medications additive

Side Effects

drowsiness, GI upset

Drowsiness, Mild GI effects, Thyroid effects with very high doses

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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0 known interactions