Valeriana officinalis Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Valeriana officinalis Linn. is aslo known as Valeriana wallichii DC., belongs to Valerianaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Sumbal at-Teeb, Sunbal Bustani.
The English Names for this herb are Common Valerian, True Valerian, Valerian.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Baalchar, Sunbal at-Teeb.

Pharmacological Actions

Root:

  • Analeptic
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Aromatic
  • Cardiotonic
  • Desiccative
  • Detersive
  • Emmenagogue
  • Hepatic Tonic
  • Hypnotic
  • Nervine Sedative
  • Nervine Tonic
  • Stimulant
  • Stomachic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Oil of Valeriana officinalis Linn. are Hypochondriasis, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Nervousness, Insomnia.

    The Indications of Root of Valeriana officinalis Linn. are Migraine, Fever, Numbness, Cramps, Convulsions, Neurosis, Inflammations, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Stomachache, Gastric Spasms, Hysteria, Toothache, Dysmenorrhoea, Nausea, Nervous Debility, Spinal Marrow Disorders, Chorea, Sores, Bruises, Liver Complaints, Freckles, Cold, Fatigue, Pimples, Influenza, Backache, Epilepsy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Valeriana officinalis Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Root of Valeriana officinalis Linn. are 2nd order, warm and dry, 2nd order, dry, 1st order, warm.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    BARSHASHAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    HABB-E-MUMSIK AMBERIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    INSTYHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    JAWARISH AMLAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ANARAINHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH ANAREENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH JALINOOSQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH JALINOOS (Kaseer-ul-Fawaid)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JAWARISH MAIDIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    JAWARISH OOD TURSHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    JOSHABA SADAR(CHEST-TEA)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    KHAMEERA ABRESHAM (HAKEEM ARSHAD) WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    KHAMEERA ABRESHAM SADAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    KHAMIRA ABRESHAM HAKIM ARSHAD WALAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    Majoon Dabeed-ul-WardAshraf laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
    MAJUN AZRAQIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUQAWWI MUMSIKHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN MUSSAFI-E- KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN SHABAB AWARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN USHBAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUMSIK BE NAZIRHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAMAK JALINOOSHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAZLIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    ROGHAN-E-SURKHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SHAAFI JOSHANDAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
    SHARBAT MUFARREH MUQAWWI-E-QALBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    SOMAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    Valeriana officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Maul Lahm Ambari Ba Nuskha Kalan, Basliqun-Kabir, Bershesha, Dawa Al-Karkam, Dawa-ul-Misk Jawahardar, Hab Ayarij, Itrifal Ghadudi, Itrifal Mulayyin, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Shahryaran, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Lubub Kabir, Ma'jun 'Ushba, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Jalali, Ma'jun Talkh, Muffareh Yaquti, Naushdaroo, Safuf Kalan, Safuf Shirin, Tiryaq-i-Faruq compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Root2.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Valeriana officinalis Linn.. A glabrous or more or less pubescent herb, upto 1 m in height. Root stocks short, sub-erect, stoloniferous, stem solitary, erect, furrowed. Leaves pinnately divided, radical, long stalked, cauline, alternate, mostly entire, sometimes toothed. Flowers white or flesh-coloured, fragrant. Fruits oblong-ovate, one seeded, almost hairless at maturity(140). Rhizome short, erect, dark or yellowish-brown externally and whitish or yellowish internally. Roots numerous, slender and brittle, colour same as that of rhizome

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Europe, Kashmir, North & West Asia, Northern Pakistan.
    Odor: The odor of Root of Valeriana officinalis Linn. is Sharply Aromatic
    Taste:
    Root: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Valeriana officinalis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    In excessive doses it may cause headache,mental excitement and harmful effects on kidneys.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Valeriana officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)