Valerian
- Generic Name
- Valerian
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 8057-49-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- JWF5YAW3QW
- Background
Valerian is extracted from a herb that is a perennial flowering plant. Valerian root is reported to have sedative and anxiolytic effects however its mechanism of action is not completely understood. Valerian has been used in the treatment of conditions including sleep disorders, anxiety, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and joint pain. Valproic acid is a derivative of valeric acid, which is obtained from the plant root. Valerian is a food ingredient permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption as a natural flavoring substance.
- Associated Conditions
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- Associated Therapies
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The Effect of Valerian on Insomnia in Menopausal Women
- First Posted Date
- 2022-01-11
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-04-08
- Lead Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
- Target Recruit Count
- 100
- Registration Number
- NCT05185219
- Locations
- 🇨🇳
China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
Valerian to Improve Sleep in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2003-10-13
- Last Posted Date
- 2006-07-26
- Target Recruit Count
- 80
- Registration Number
- NCT00070928
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Emory University Medical School/Wesley Woods Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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