Valerian, Valeriana

Valerian Valeriana officinalis Restlessness, sleep disorders Rare if used as directed. May interact with the barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), the benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam) and the opiates, (eg, morphine). [Pg.661]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis). Reprinted from Culbreth DMR. (1927). Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 7th ed. Philadelphia Lea Febiger. [Pg.215]

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Reduces nervousness and insomnia... [Pg.42]

Plushner, S.L. (2000) Valerian Valeriana officinalis. Am Health Syst Pharm 57 328-335... [Pg.375]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis (Valeri anaceae) Valeranone... [Pg.342]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis) The roots of this plant are dried to produce a potent extract that induces sleepiness and helps treat insomnia. Like lavender, it depresses the activity of the central nervous system in a fashion similar to stronger prescription tranquilizers such as benzodiazepines and barbiturates, but without the dulling or hangover effects the next day or impairing the ability to drive a car. [Pg.50]

Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Uses Rx of superficial wounds (bacterial, viral, fungal, insect bites, minor burns, cold sores, acne Action Broad-spectrum antibiotic activity against E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans Available forms Topical creams, lotions, oint, oil apply topically PRN Notes/SE Ataxia, contact dermatitis, D, drowsiness, GI mucosal irritation Interactions Effects OF drugs that affect histamine release EMS effects of Benadryl Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Uses Anxiolytic, antispasmodic, dys-menorrheal, restlessness, sedative Action Inhibits uptake stimulates release of GABA, which T GABA concentration extracellularly causes sedation Available forms Ext 400-900 mg PO 30 min < hs, tea 2-3 g (1 tsp of crude herb) qid, PRN, tine 3-5 mL (1/2-1 tsp) (1 5 ratio) PO qid, PRN Efficacy Probably effective sedative (reduces sleep latency) Notes/SE GI upset, HA, insomnia, N/V, palpitations, restlessness, vision changes Interactions T Effects OF barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiates, EtOH, catnip, hops, kavakava, passion flower, skullcap effects OF MAOIs, phenytoin, warfarin EMS T Effects of benzodiazepines and opiates abruptly D/C may cause withdrawal symptoms... [Pg.335]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis Root of the valerian plant Sedative-hypnotic and antianxiety effects... [Pg.608]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis (-)-Bornyl acetate (62), 3-methylbutanoic acid 95,105... [Pg.609]

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is found in temperate re-giotis of North America. Europe, and Asia. The dried rhizome of valerian contains an unpleasant-smelling volatile oil that is attributed to isovaleric acid. Despite the (xinr. valerian is a safe and effective sleep aid. [Pg.914]

Also referred to as Valeriana officinalis (L.), Valeriana wallichii DC. (Indian valerian), Valeriana alliariifolia Vahl, Valeriana sambucifolia Mik, Radix valerianae, red valerian (Centranthus ruber [L.] DC) (2), valerian root, Valerianae radix (4), garden heliotrope, all heal, amantilla, and setwall (8). [Pg.56]

Donovan JL, DeVane CL, Chavin KD, et al. Multiple night-times doses of valerian (Valeriana officianalis) had minimal effects of Cyp3A4 activity and no effect on CYP2D6 activity in healthy volunteers. DrugMetab Dispos 2004 32 1333-1336. [Pg.70]

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Valerian is a mild sedative and induces sleep similar to benzodiazepines (Benadryl). Valerian has an odor of dirty socks, reducing the risk for an overdose. Valerian may lead to habituation and addiction. [Pg.85]

Valerian A drug consisting of the dried rhizome and roots of the common valerian, Valeriana officinalis, used as a carminative, especially in nervous affections. [Pg.22]

Valerian Valeriana officinalis 1 Valerine alkaloids used as mild tranquilizer... [Pg.317]

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