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Botanical Description
Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. The root is used medicinally for its calming and sedative properties.
⚗ Chemical Compounds
AlkaloidsEssential Oils
🌿 Plant Parts
Valerian Root
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⚗️ Chemical Profile
Analytical Method:HPLC, GC-MS
Chemical Components
Alkaloidsmajor
0.1-0.8 %
Essential Oilsmajor
0.2-1.2 %