Download Valerian Tincture

ORGANIC
1:2 Valerian T.
COMPOSITION
Valerian
Alcohol (33%)
Valeriana officinalis
Ethanol
Fresh roots
Corn-based extract
Organic
Organic
PREPARATION
The fresh herbs are chopped and macerated in organic alcohol.
The preparation is stirred daily for 30 days, then pressed, decanted and strained.
Contains no additives, food colouring or preservatives.
No added sugar, no gluten, soy or GMOs, non-irradiated
FORMAT
30 ml amber glass bottle with dropper
INDICATIONS
Nervous system: Insomnia, pain, cramps, spasms, fatigue, overwork, shock, stress, anguish, anxiety, headaches
Digestive system: Gas, bloating, intestinal cramps
Female reproductive system: Afterpains, painful menstruation, premenstrual syndrome
Nerve-related heart problems: Hypertension, heart palpitations
Withdrawal: Drugs and medication
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS
Driving a vehicle and operating machinery 1, 2,
Class 1: Herbs that can be safely consumed when used appropriately.
The main danger of overdose is drowsiness.
This product is not intended for young children.
INTERACTIONS
Drugs with a sedative effect 3, 4,5,6,11
DOSAGE
Intervention dose: 30 to 60 drops. Repeat once as needed. It is safe to take up to 80 drops per day, during 4 to 6 days.
Treatment dose: 15 to 45 drops, 1 time per day, for 4 to 6 weeks. Repeat as needed.
Begin with small doses to ensure that you have no reaction to the herbs.
Shake well before using. Dilute the tincture in a small amount of water.
For long-term treatment, take 6 days out of 7.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Valerian is an herb whose effect is dependent on a group of components. Its action cannot be explained by analyzing,
studying and identifying a single active principle. This characteristic is a perfect example of why it is important to use complete
extracts (traditional method). Several of valerian’s components have antagonistic effects, making its action more balanced.
Some of its active principles are sedative in the treatment of insomnia, while others have a stimulating effect on fatigue.
Essentially a sedative, all of valerian’s related actions stem from its calming effect on the other systems. By balancing the
nervous system, it lessens nervous irritability and cramps. It offers a dual effect by relaxing the nonstriated muscles and
depressing the central nervous system (CNS). Its valepotriates (responsible for its characteristic odour) regulate the
autonomous nervous system. Valerian also helps induce sleep and improves the quality of sleep.
Valerian: Essentially a sedative 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13, 14 and antispasmodic5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13, valerian lessens nervous irritability5,8,9,11,
tension6,8,9,10,13, nervousness,8,9,10,13, anxiety5,6,10,11,13, pain6,9 and cramps5,6,11. It also calms nerve-related heart problems5,6,7,13 and
sleep disorders6,10,11,12,13.
FAVOURABLE ASSOCIATIONS
GREEN OAT
infusion for nervous conditions and to ease withdrawal. Drink 1 litre per day.
capsules for nervous or muscular problems. Take 2 to 8 capsules per day, as needed, for short or medium
NERVOUS TEA
periods.
SKULLCAP tincture
for panic attacks and hypertension tied to nervous conditions. Take 15 drops, 2 or 3 times per day.
for sleeping problems. Drink 1 to 2 cups in the evening.
MENSTRUIX tincture to soothe pain, cramps and abdominal spasms. Take 15 drops, 1 to 3 times per day, as needed.
SLEEPY TEA infusion
TRADITIONAL USES
Native to Europe and Asia, valerian has been used for over 1 000 years. Brought to Quebec and America in English medicinal
gardens, it escaped and is now generalized around inhabited areas. In Antiquity, Dioscorides called it Phu, a name that evokes its
odour. At that time, it was mostly considered a diuretic and emmenagogue, a secondary herb in the pharmacopoeia. One hundred
years later, Galen prescribed valerian for insomnia. Its odour obviously did not repulse everyone since it was used as a spice and
perfume in the Middle ages. It was prized for its sedative and calming qualities in the 18th century. In the 19th century, it was used to
treat all types of feminine problems under the broad category of hysteria. It was an official drug in the United States from 1820 to
1946 and was mentioned in the National Formulary from 1888 to 1946. In 1967, it was still recognized as a drug in several
countries: Germany, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Spain, France, Holland, India, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russia, Switzerland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia… There has been renewed interest in this herb in the last 25 years with over 200
scientific publications produced. Valerian is used as a sleeping aid and sedative in many countries.
CERTIFICATION
Certified organic by an independent third party (Ecocert Canada)
Controlled by the Conseil des appellations agroalimentaires du Québec (CAAQ)
Manufactured according to Good Manufacturing Practices
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