Valeriana off. roots

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Pharmacological properties
Valerian has a multifaceted effect on the body. It exhibits a moderately pronounced sedative effect, depresses the central nervous system, reduces its excitability, has antispasmodic properties (reduces spasms of smooth muscle organs). Valerian also enhances the secretion of the glandular apparatus of the gastrointestinal tract and bile secretion.
Through the central nervous system, valerian preparations regulate the activity of the heart, and also directly affect the muscle and the conducting system of the heart. Valerian essential oil reduces the excitement caused by caffeine, lengthens the effect of hypnotics, increases the functional mobility of the cerebral cortex, and has an inhibitory effect on the systems of the medulla oblongata and midbrain. Borneol essential oil, acting on the blood vessels of the heart, improves coronary circulation.
Valerian preparations reduce reflex excitability in the central parts of the nervous system and increase inhibitory processes in the neurons of the brain, and also prolong sleep caused by various hypnotic compounds, have coronary dilating and hypotensive properties, and have a noticeable anticonvulsant effect in relation to the convulsive effects of analeptics. The calming effect of valerian appears slowly, but fairly stable. The effectiveness of valerian is higher with its systematic and prolonged use due to the slow development of the therapeutic effect.
Valerian officinalis has long been widely used in medical practice both in the form of individual galenic dosage forms and as part of multicomponent infusions, tinctures, drops and other complex agents that soothe and improve the activity of the cardiovascular system.
However, valerian should not be abused as its prolonged use over a long period of time can cause disruption of the gastrointestinal tract (constipation).