Valeriana wallichi is a tufted hairy herb found in the temperate Himalayas. The rootstocks are aromatic. They yield aromatic oil, which contains

Indian Valerian is prescribed as a remedy for hysteria, hypochondria, nervous unrest and emotional troubles. It is also used as a carminative and forms an ingredient of a number of ayurvedic recipes. The powdered drug, mixed with sugar, is used in urinary troubles. A decoction of the drug is reported to be given in Nepal to mothers after parturition, probably as a sedative. The extract showed antibiotic activity against Micrococcus pyogenes var. aureus and Entamoeba histolytica. Indian Valerian is also used as incense, in perfumery, and as an insect-repellent. An extract of the leaves was tested on rats and found to be analgesic.

Action: Tagara has mild relaxant properties, useful in sleep disorders, hysteria, hypocondria, nervous disorders and emotional troubles. Preliminary studies also indicate that Tagara also relieves muscle spasms.

Tagara Herbal Dietary Supplement: Vegetable Capsules

Packs Retail Price Sale Price Order Now 3 Bottles: 180 VegiCaps $42.00 $38.00 5 Bottles: 300 VegiCaps $70.00 $55.00 10 Bottles: 600 Vegicaps $140.00 $99.00

Supplement Facts:

Serving size: 1 Vegi cap
Servings per container: 60
Each 250 mg capsule contains: Vallerian Extract

Dosage: 1-2 Capsules two times a day after meal or or as directed by your health practitioner.

Adverse Reaction/Precautions: Indian Valerian extract/herb has been classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for food use in the US. Adverse reactions to usual doses are relatively minor, they may include headache, mental distress and morning drowsiness (hangover). There appear to be no psychic dependence/addictive potential associated with the use of valerian. Patients taking valerian for either stress reduction or as a sleep-aid should be cautioned to markedly decrease consumption of caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, colas).

Clinical Studies:

Most of the clinical studies with valerian relate to sleep disorders, mainly treatment of insomnia. Those studies have generally employed valepotriate-free aqueous extracts of root/rhizome, although hydroalcoholic extracts with substantial sesquiterpene content and very low content in valepotriates, have also been tested. Combinations of extracts of valerian root with extracts of hop floweres, lemon balm leaves and pssionflower aerial parts have also been evaluated.

Insomnia

Your dreams of a blissful sleep can come true if you take valerian (Valeriana officinalis). The herb contains valproic acid, a substance that helps people relax and fall sleep, Saunders says. In a 2000 double-blind study, German scientists gave 75 insomniacs either valerian or a prescription insomnia drug 30 minutes before bedtime. Valerian worked just as well as the drug and had fewer side effects. Another study found that valerian helps people who can't sleep due to stress.

The Best Dose: Take 1 capsules of valerian with water at dinnertime and again at bedtime. Put the bottle next to your bed; if you wake up in the night, take 1 capsules more. Don't use valerian if you've had more than a glass or two of wine with dinner; alcohol will magnify the herb's effect. Be aware that some people may be stimulated rather than calmed by this herb; stop taking valerian if it makes you feel jittery. Consult your health care practitioner before taking valerian if you are pregnant or nursing.