ヨーロピアンバレリアン
Cam tùng châu Âu
Valeriana officinalis
Garden valerian
Low skin sensitization risk.
Sedative effect, traditionally used as a sleep remedy. Avoid before driving or focus-intensive tasks.
Sustainability: Bulgaria prohibits wild Valeriana officinalis harvest, only cultivated.
No clear pregnancy data.
| Bornyl acetate | 10.0 – 35.0 % |
| Valeranone | 5.0 – 15.0 % |
| α-Pinene | 5.0 – 12.0 % |
| Camphene | 3.0 – 10.0 % |
Valeriana officinalis is a European herb. The roots have a characteristic earthy-musty aroma, not pleasant but medicinally valued.
Cultivated in Bulgaria, France, Germany, China.
Family Caprifoliaceae (previously Valerianaceae).
In medicine, valerian is extensively studied for insomnia and anxiety. The essential oil contributes a small part to activity, valerenic acid (non-volatile) is the principal active compound.