Absolute Aromas Valerian 5ml Essential Oil - 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted and Vegan Friendly

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But the National Institutes of Health (NIH) describes an old study showing that 400 mg of valerian root extract did significantly improve sleep compared to placebo in 128 healthy volunteers. If you spot your cat is stressed we know you’ll want to help them in any way you can. Valerian on its own won’t be an adequate solution, but used as part of a wider plan including behavioural and environmental changes, you should be able to help your kitty calm while their worries slip away and they can enjoy a happier life. Whilst you’re here, why not read:

Santos, M. S., Ferreira, F., Cunha, A. P., Carvalho, A. P., and Macedo, T. An aqueous extract of valerian influences the transport of GABA in synaptosomes. Planta Med. 1994;60(3):278-279. View abstract.

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Based on its traditional, long-standing use, the EU’s Herbal Medicines Committee has approved valerian for mild anxiety. 8 Tea experts often recommend you combine valerian tea with other ingredients to hide the the taste a bit. You may want to add milk or honey to sweeten the flavor. Some people also add mint or calming chamomile. Valerian essential oil Accreditation. American Academy of Sleep Medicine. https://aasm.org/accreditation/. Accessed Dec. 28, 2017. Kennedy DO, Little W, Haskell CF, et al. Anxiolytic effects of a combination of Melissa officinalis and Valeriana officinalis during laboratory induced stress. Phytother Res. 2006 Feb;20:96-102. View abstract. Gessner, B. and Klasser, M. [Studies on the effect of Harmonicum Much on sleep using polygraphic EEG recordings]. EEG.EMG.Z.Elektroenzephalogr.Elektromyogr.Verwandte.Geb. 1984;15(1):45-51. View abstract.

Fussel, A., Wolf, A., and Brattstrom, A. Effect of a fixed valerian-Hop extract combination (Ze 91019) on sleep polygraphy in patients with non-organic insomnia: a pilot study. Eur J Med Res 9-18-2000;5(9):385-390. View abstract. Houghton PJ. The scientific basis for the reputed activity of Valerian. J Pharm Pharmacol 1999;51:505-12. View abstract.

Valerian root should not be taken in high doses or in tandem with substances used for similar reasons, such as sedatives or sleep aids. Houghton, P. J. The biological activity of Valerian and related plants. J Ethnopharmacol. 1988;22(2):121-142. View abstract. Freitas C, Khanal S, Landsberg D, Kaul V. An Alternative Cause of Encephalopathy: Valerian Root Overdose. Cureus 2021;13(9)e17759. View abstract.

Alkharfy, K. M. and Frye, R. F. Effect of valerian, valerian/hops extracts, and valerenic acid on glucuronidation in vitro. Xenobiotica 2007;37(2):113-123. View abstract. Lin, S., Zhang, Z. X., Chen, T., Ye, J., Dai, W. X., Shan, L., Su, J., Shen, Y. H., Li, H. L., Liu, R. H., Xu, X. K., Wang, H., and Zhang, W. D. Characterization of chlorinated valepotriates from Valeriana jatamansi. Phytochemistry 2013;85:185-193. View abstract. Drug interactions are possible. Valerian may increase the effects of other sleep aids. It also increases the sedative effect of depressants, such as alcohol, benzodiazepines and narcotics. Valerian can interfere with some prescription medications. And it may interact with other dietary supplements, such as St. John's wort. Dimpfel W, Suter A. Sleep improving effects of a single dose administration of a valerian/hops fluid extract - a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled sleep-EEG study in a parallel design using electrohypnograms. Eur J Med Res 2008;13:200-4. View abstract. When taken by mouth: Valerian is likely safe when used short-term. Valerian has been used safely in doses of 300-600 mg daily for up to 6 weeks. The safety of long-term use is unknown.Jenabi E, Shobeiri F, Hazavehei SMM, Roshanaei G. The effect of valerian on the severity and frequency of hot flashes: a triple-blind randomized clinical trial. Women Health. 2017 Feb 16:1-8. View abstract. Strosser, W. and Gladbach, B. Pflanzliche Sedativa: alternative in der Therapie leichter Schlafstorungen. Dtsch Apoth Ztg 1999;139:50-52. Ortiz, J. G., Nieves-Natal, J., and Chavez, P. Effects of Valeriana officinalis extracts on [3H]flunitrazepam binding, synaptosomal [3H]GABA uptake, and hippocampal [3H]GABA release. Neurochem.Res 1999;24(11):1373-1378. View abstract. Research is mixed when it comes to the best dosage of valerian root. Many studies are small and have used widely varying amounts, making it difficult to determine the optimal intake ( 2).