Valerian Fluid Extract

Valerian Fluid Extract

1:1 High Strength

A 1:1, highest strength fluid extract of fresh, organic Valerian root.

Valerian has been used for thousands of years and is still the go-to herb for sleep issues. Due to it’s muscle relaxant and anxiety-relieving actions, it is perfect for those who struggle to sleep due to worry, stress or tension. It is a gentle yet highly effective herb, it can even lower blood pressure.

Our tinctures are packaged in blue glass bottles with pipette lids, so drops are easily dispensed.

Key Actions

• Sedative
• Relaxant
• Antispasmodic
• Anxiolytic
• Antihypertensive

Directions

• Take 1.5ml (roughly 30 drops) up to 3 times a day in a little water, especially before bedtime.

Ingredients

• Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) root extract
  
• Ethanol
• Purified water BP

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

Cautions

• Contains alcohol
• Caution with sedative medication, may cause drowsiness
• Keep out of reach of children

Do not exceed stated dose. Take as directed unless otherwise instructed by a qualified herbal medicine practitioner.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for varied diet. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications or under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur.

Recommended for adults.

Storage

• Keep cool, dry, sealed & out of direct sunlight.

Information

A tincture is a concentrated herbal extract made using ethanol and distilled water. When glycerine is used in place of the ethanol, it is called a glycerite. The ethanol acts as a solvent, drawing out the active compounds from the herb into the liquid. A fluid extract is more concentrated than a tincture, usually a 1:1 ratio of herb to menstruum.

The ratio refers to the concentration of herbs to solvent, for example 1:3 would be 1 part herbs (grams) to 3 parts liquid (millilitres). 1:1 is the strongest extract, in which 1ml of liquid is the extracted equivalent of 1000mg of herb.

The percentage of a tincture refers to the alcohol used. 45% means that the ethanol was diluted to 45% with 55% distilled water.

The tincture should also clarify whether dried or fresh herbs were used.

Usually between few drops  and a few ml of tincture are taken daily by mouth, either straight or diluted in water.

* Product reviews are the opinions of customers. Individual results may vary from person to person.