Herbs

Valerian

Herbal preparation from dried plant roots. Effects depend on plant species.

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6 forms

About Valerian

Dried root for tea or decoction refers to the dehydrated underground parts of various medicinal plants, prepared specifically for aqueous extraction. The roots are harvested, cleaned, and dried using methods like air-drying or low-temperature drying to preserve bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and essential oils. The resulting material is typically cut, sliced, or powdered to increase surface area for efficient extraction when steeped in hot water. This form is a traditional preparation method used in herbal medicine systems worldwide to deliver water-soluble phytochemicals. The specific properties and effects depend entirely on the botanical species from which the root originates.

Official resources

Fact sheets from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements related to this ingredient group.

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
131

Compare All Forms

6 forms

Compare supplement forms of Valerian by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Dried Root (for tea/decoction)

Herbal preparation from dried plant roots. Effects depend on...

  • Label category: natural
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Standardized Extract (e.g., 0.8% valerenic acids)

Standardized for consistent valerenic acid content. Commonly...

  • CAS: 8057-49-6 (for Valeriana officinalis extract)
  • Label category: natural
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Tincture/Fluid Extract

Concentrated herbal liquid extract, typically alcohol-based.

  • Label category: natural
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Valerian Root Extract
  • CAS: 8023-83-4
  • Label category: natural
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

Alcoholic Extract, dried root preparation, Ethanol Extract, Fluid Extract, herbal root tea, Herbal Tincture, Liquid Extract, radix, root decoction, Spirit Extract, Valerenic acid extract, Valeriana officinalis radix extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.

Potential Benefits

Benefits associated with Valerian forms:

Delivery of Water-Soluble Phytochemicals Traditional Herbal Support Sleep Improvement Nervous Tension Relief Anxiety Relief Sleep Quality

And 6 more benefits...

Potential Side Effects

Side effects associated with Valerian forms:

Gastrointestinal Discomfort How serious: low Species-Specific Toxicity How serious: high Drug-Herb Interactions How serious: medium Withdrawal Effects How serious: low Drowsiness / Sedation How serious: low Drowsiness How serious: Mild

And 8 more side effects...