Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

缬草xié cǎoXiecao

Valeriana officinalis · Plant

Valeriana officinalis
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Indications

Cautions

May cause drowsiness; may interact with sedatives, alcohol, and anesthetics; avoid before driving; may cause liver toxicity with long-term use.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Valerian for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Absent PeriodsDisquieted Heart SpiritDistending Pain In Stomach DuctDysmenorrheaKnocks & FallsMania & WithdrawalPalpitation & InsomniaRelieve PainVisceral AgitationWind-damp Impediment Pain

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Valerian does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Dispel Wind-dampMove Qi- BloodQuiet Heart & Spirit