Valerian. Useful properties and contraindications in tablets, tincture for women, men. Instructions how to take

Valerian is widely known as a traditional sedative way to relax and sleep after a hard day. However, the beneficial properties of the plant are not limited to: a part of roots found about 100 components that have multiple effects on the body. To get the desired effect of the treatment and does not harm your health, you should take valerian correctly and be sure to take into account contraindications.

What is the valerian

Valerian - herbal sedative that can help with stress, relieve emotional stress, make sleep harder. Soothing the effect on the nervous system, normalizes heart function simultaneously.

Tachycardia, hypertension caused by excessive anxiety, valerian amenable to treatment. Skin diseases, rashes, itching, on the basis of stress as well as stomach nervous origin of the disease amenable to treatment with herbs.

Folk medicine recommends valerian with a variety of pathologies, from flatulence to epilepsy. Not always such appointments are justified - the plant does not have the potency of modern drugs and applicable in mild forms of pathology or as an adjunct to medical background treatment.

Official indications for receiving valerian:

• insomnia, difficulty falling asleep;
• jitters;
• headache;
• dystonia;
• cardiovascular disease;
• spasms of smooth muscle of various organs.

It brings some relief herbal remedy for migraine attacks, hysteria, providing a sedative and a small analgesic effect. Valerian used in complex treatment of the thyroid, liver, to remove unpleasant symptoms of menopause, for painful menstruation.

Valerian exhibits useful properties at vasospasms, stomach, intestines, biliary ducts. Assign valerian in the early stages of angina pectoris, at elevated pressure. Nerve disorders (neurasthenia, psychasthenia, neuroses) can be treated only in mild leakage or against the background of other medical therapy.

Dried valerian root applied separately and included in the plurality of herbal, enhancing and prolonging the hypnotic, analgesic and sedative effects of other plants.

Useful properties of valerian

Widespread use of herbs is determined by its chemical composition rich. The highest concentration of unique active substance is observed at the root. Which of them have the main therapeutic effect is still not known for certain. Scientists believe that the therapeutic properties are due to the unique balance of variety of substances.

As the active component isolated essential oil, the content in the roots can vary from 2 to 3.5%.

Valerian Root medicinal components: isovaleric acid, borniol-isovalerate, camphene, borneolovye esters plurality acids, alkaloids (Valerín, hatinin), terpenoids, ketones, alcohols and other substances. For the regulation of nerve impulses is important to the high content of vitamin B (B1, B2, B6) from the most in trace iron valerian.

The whole complex of the substances inhibits the pulses of the cerebral cortex and relaxing effect on the muscular system, thus achieving a soothing effect. Sleep becomes calmer and deeper, which provides greater clarity of thought during the day. Regular intake at the recommended doses stabilizes the emotional background and helps to keep the balance in stressful situations.

Tranquilizer, useful properties which are not confined to the nervous system, provides such additional effects:

• antispasmodic;
• choleretic;
• mild hypotensive;
• increases the secretion of stomach;
• normalizes blood circulation in the heart vessels.

Herbal remedy is not the drug of immediate action. Occasionally, at high doses, a single dose has a slight relaxing effect on smooth muscle, but immediate sedative or hypnotic action should be expected.

Active ingredient valerian tend to accumulate and have a positive effect only if the regular and prolonged admission. Any form of drugs used rates of about 30 days. Notable positive changes occur within 10-14 days.

In what form is available valerian

Pharmacies offer drugs from plants in several forms: dried raw materials (for making decoctions, infusions), tablets and tincture of alcohol. As valerian is often added to complex medication for various purposes. Most often, it is present in amounts due from insomnia, nervous excitability, cardiac work.

Pills

The active substance tablets - drug valerian root extract. Concentrated raw materials covered by a yellow jacket. The usual dosage of active ingredient - 0.02 g per tablet. Excipients that are used to form the drug: talc, gelatin, magnesium carbonate, starch.

The usual dosage in the appointment of the tablet form of valerian:

Age	Dosage	A course of treatment
Children from 4 to 7 years	Table 1. per day	At least 14 days
After 7 years of age	Table 1-2. to 3 times per day
Adults and adolescents from 12 years	Table 2. up to 4 times a day

Appointments to accept all forms of valerian preparations are the same. Distinguishes the tablet can be accurately dosing and the possibility of receiving only after 4 years of age. The cost of the package with 50 tablets from 35 to 70 rubles.

alcoholate

The drug is produced in the form of drops for oral administration, poured into glass bottles with capacity from 15 to 100 ml (usually 25 ml). Liquid reddish brown color with a characteristic smell of valerian, transparent and volatile, often forms plaque on the inner walls of the vial during storage. Furthermore valerian extract, the preparation contains 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5.

Standard dosage infusions for different ages:

Age	Dosage	course duration
From 1 to 10 years	1 ml (1 drop) for each year of life	Not more than 4 weeks
From 10 to 15 years	15 drops per day in a few receptions	No longer than 8 weeks
adults	Starting with 25 drops 3 times a day	Before the onset of the therapeutic effect

Alcoholic extract acts quickly and can have an immediate effect, which distinguishes it from the tablet forms.

Due to the presence of alcohol drug is contraindicated in pregnancy, children up to 1 year, with alcohol dependency. The price of the alcohol extracts of valerian starts at 12 rubles per 25 ml. The most popular drugs are combined with the extract of valerian, similar to her in action: Corvalol, Korvaldin, Valocordin, Barboval, Valekard.

valerian roots

Tranquilizer, and exhibits useful properties at home preparation of medicaments. Vegetable materials used for decoctions, infusions, alcoholic extracts, herbal.

In pharmacies, you can buy dried valerian root. Raw materials packaged into packs of 100 g or filter bags for infusion batch. The price of dried roots and rhizomes of valerian starts at 35 rubles for '50

The use of valerian

For the treatment of the roots of the plants used in ancient Greece, where it is considered a means to control the thoughts and the way to achieve mental clarity. For centuries, valerian was used to relieve nervous disorders and mental strengthening.

Over the past decade, more than 200 scientific studies of the composition and properties of medicinal roots were carried out in the world. Ingredients clinically proven ability to provide a therapeutic effect in chronic administration and enhance the effect of the drugs with a similar action.

For children up to 18 years

Valerian - a natural herbal medicine, but its use for children needs to be coordinated with the doctor. The impossibility of accurate dosing with homemade concoctions requires prior consultation with a specialist. It is undesirable to use homemade remedies for children under 3 years.

Up to 12 months of age when indicated internal reception of valerian, it is desirable to replace the bath with a decoction. Soothing effects has also smell of vegetable raw materials. The crushed root in a canvas bag can be hung over the crib baby. Vaporizing volatile ingredients make baby sleep calmly.

At the age of 1 year after the permissible use 1 drop of tincture a day by mixing a drink. Further reception is performed at the recommended circuit for alcoholic extract. Tablet formulations applied after 4 years of age, when the child is able to swallow them.

Common causes for appointment of valerian for children:

• fast fatiguability;
• restless sleep;
• nervousness;
• unmotivated moodiness.

Doctors prescribe natural medicine, the condition of strict dosing for violations of the digestive system, diseases of the gallbladder, bile duct pathologies. valerian is often recommended as a concomitant drug in the treatment of complex pathologies. After 12 years of teenagers prescribe adult dosage of valerian for the same violations, taking into account the individual response to the drug.

adult

Dosing valerian adult depends on the amount of active substance in the preparation. Today, based on an extract of the roots of the plants produce a lot of sedatives. The dose of active compound determines the multiplicity and number of drops / tablets on reception.

Standard treatment regimen involves valerian tablets 20 mg dosage. Usually prescribed 1-2 tablets up to 4 times a day depending on the indication and the severity of the condition. In other types of drugs that should be calculated reception so that the daily dose should not exceed 200 mg of extract.

Maximum number of alcohol tincture of valerian for adults: 30 drops three times a day. valerian preparations taken after meal with water, without a suckable or chewable tablets, drops diluted with water before use.

A full course of treatment lasts for about a month. After this it is necessary to take a break for 10 days due to the accumulation of potent substances and the possible effect of habituation to the loss of efficiency. repeat the course if necessary. The exact dosage and duration of therapy is determined by the physician.

For pregnant

Tranquilizer, useful properties which are not accompanied by dangerous side effects or toxicity, are allowed to use during pregnancy. The need for treatment, as well as dosage, duration of the course determined by the physician, taking into account the physical and emotional condition of the woman.

In the first trimester of moderate drinking is strictly metered means of valerian can facilitate a possible morning sickness, dizziness, nausea, relieve irritability. At later stages of mild antispasmodic effect of the plant is able to prevent premature labor.

Typically, a uterine tonic prescribed valerian 1 tablet 3 times a day. In the form of decoctions and infusions valerian recommended for pregnant women at increased pressure and tachycardia. Excess designated doses may have the reverse effect: jitters, pressure increase, nausea.

for elderly

Patients Valerian adulthood administered by standard indications given drug interactions with other drugs. Particularly frequent cause of application of a plant for the elderly is insomnia.

Dosages will remain the same, with the need to closely monitor their compliance. Overdose valerian assumes no danger to life, but is able to enhance the unpleasant symptoms, effect on the heart rate, stool, digestion, instead of reducing the pressure appears backfire.

Pay particular attention should be taken to the choleretic effect of valerian. In the presence of abnormalities of the gallbladder or gastrointestinal tract should consult a doctor. The ability of valerian preparations promoting blood clotting into account when calculating doses of anticoagulants, prescription when threatened heart attack or stroke.

Contraindications valerian

Absolute contraindications to receive:

1. Allergic to valerian, which sometimes manifests itself even on its smell.
2. Chronic enterocolitis and severe liver disease.
3. Unauthorized use in children or during pregnancy.

Need specialist advice as to the use of valerian during lactation.

Contraindications are available for each of the forms of pharmacy. Alcohol tincture should not be used for pregnant women and children. It is contraindicated medication for alcohol dependence. Before taking this tablet forms, check the portability of all substances in the formulation.

An overdose of valerian

Harm valerian is most often seen when an unjustified increase in the one-time, daily norm or treatment for more than 2 months.

The first signs that the oversupply in the body of the active ingredients:

• nausea, retching;
• digestive disorders with diarrhea or constipation;
• hypersomnia overexcitation or vice versa;
• allergic rash or red spots on the face, arms and abdomen.

The appearance of even a few of these symptoms should stop taking valerian force, increase the drinking regime and seek medical advice. Further intoxication can lead to pressure surges, nervous system disorders, fainting. In this case, you should call an ambulance immediately wash out the stomach and continue to operate on the basis of symptoms.

Side effects of valerian

Valerian, for all its beneficial properties, can sometimes cause unwanted reactions on the part of the body. Immediate danger to life, they do not represent, but only if they are known in advance and the rate adjusted in a timely manner.

Side effects from the reception:

1. Any reception valerian (even one-time) accompanied by a slight decrease in the reaction rate. A side effect may be increased proportionally to the dose and duration of treatment that should be considered in situations requiring immediate action: driving, precise manipulation, control of hazardous mechanisms.
2. Hypersomnia may become noticeable after 2 weeks of treatment, or be delayed. To eliminate the side effect, reduce the dosage, the time reception shift closer to a dream in the morning consume invigorating herbs, tinctures energy (Echinacea, Siberian ginseng) on ​​the recommendation of a doctor.
3. The use of high-dose immediately before bedtime (eg, the entire daily requirement at a time) can give symptoms of a hangover after waking. Headache, nausea, heaviness in the whole body will not break if the dose into several times at intervals of several hours.
4. Daily intake of valerian can be accompanied by lethargy and sleepiness in the daytime. Such an individual response to the drug requires a visit to a doctor for the selection of another sedative, do not reduce the quality of life.

Very rare side effects are noted: decreased body temperature, dizziness, constipation or diarrhea. Also it requires discontinuation of the drug situation where instead of calm and confidence manifested apathy and depression.

The combination of valerian with other agents

The ability of plants interact with other drugs and to influence their work is used in official and folk medical practice. Valerian enhances the effect of any substances which depress the central nervous system. Knowing this feature of valerian, doctors are able to reduce the dosage of some potent means replacing some herbal medicines.

Valerian enhances the action of such groups of drugs:

• sedatives;
• hypnotics;
• analgesics (pain relievers);
• anxiolytics (tranquilizers);
• antispasmodics.

This feature of valerian is useful for a doctor's appointment and can be dangerous if an independent selection of drugs.

Some of the effects of co-administration with other medicines:

• Valerian does not interfere with medications for hypertension, but the effect of the herb can be reversed: instead of calming - exciting;
• perfectly compatible with the herbal remedy medicines for gastrointestinal and coronary blood flow;
• when taking melatonin to treat sleep disorders, adjustment is required of a single dose of each drug.

Particular caution concerns combination with valerian means, CNS stimulants, such as alcohol.

Co-administration of medications, retarding processes in the cerebral cortex, and ethyl alcohol, the releasing it, resulting in the best case to a loss of efficiency of valerian. The interaction of these substances are unpredictable and can lead to a delayed, but severe intoxication and worsen a hangover.

Conditions and terms of valerian

Volatiles consisting of valerian evaporate easily, so the dry feed and tincture stored in vessels with tight stopper, and the tablets in the original packaging. Harmful to vegetable raw materials for a long stay in the light, causing the collapse of some of the chemical ingredients.

Alcohol tincture is best to keep in the refrigerator to avoid sudden changes in temperature. Dried roots and pills are best stored at a temperature of from 10 to 20 ° C.

Shelf life of valerian in different forms:

• dry raw materials - 2 years;
• extract (pills) - 3 years;
• Tincture - 2 years, regardless of the time of opening the vial.

The storage place should be dry. When the temperature rises above 25 ° C, valerian better placed in a refrigerator. After the expiration date to use drugs inside is prohibited.

Traditional recipes with valerian

Useful properties of the roots can be used at home, preparing aqueous and alcoholic extracts. The easiest way to receive valerian - after grinding of raw materials in a coffee grinder - does not require any skills. Other domestic products have the features of preparation.

A decoction of valerian

Valerian comprises a plurality of drugs which requires to extract from the roots of the rigid structure to enrich their solution. Therefore the broth is recommended for a long time insisted.

Preparation:

1. Chopped raw material (1 tbsp. l.) with cold water (250 ml) and heated over low heat.
2. Boil composition 15 minutes after boiling. Cover with a lid and wrapped container or pour into a thermos with sediment.
3. Pushing solution at least one hour. The best results are obtained by the broth left in a thermos for 6-8 hours.
4. Filter and take the medication in small portions throughout the day.

It is convenient to prepare a decoction of the evening for the reception the next day. Divide medicine into several times and drinking, diluting with water, after a meal. Minimum course of treatment 14 days, the maximum without interruption - 1 month.

The aqueous extract of the roots can be prepared without heating. The ingredients in the same proportions leave to infuse for 10-12 hours, filtered and used similarly to broth. This composition has a softer action and retains more volatile components and vitamins. We apply a cold infusion for children over 3 years of age and pregnant women.

Tincture of valerian root

The preparation is the same pharmacy alcohol extract can cook yourself. To do this, be sure to ground valerian roots. Fractions thus should not exceed 2 mm. Permissible to grind the dried roots in a coffee grinder.

Preparation:

1. To prepare vodka take good quality or 70% alcohol.
2. Proportions calculated from the ratio of 1 part to 5 parts of the roots of vodka.
3. Mix the ingredients in a bowl of dark glass, sealed and left in a dark place.
4. The infusion can be used within a week. With the solution of the precipitate is drained after 15 days when all useful compounds of valerian extracted.

Take exhaustion of 15 - 30 drops, spreading with 100 ml of water, three times per day. The duration of treatment is determined by the severity of symptoms, as well as other dosage forms. Traditional healers claim that the alcoholate is faster than teas or pills that may have an immediate effect.

Bath with valerian

Warm water therapy with a decoction of the root useful for children and adults to relieve stress, under stress, fright, to enhance the hypnotic effect. Apply bath with valerian in epilepsy, convulsions. Precautions are assigned for headache, migraine because of possible negative reaction to the odor vapors.

Preparation of broth for baths:

1. The milled roots (100 g) was poured 1 liter of cold water.
2. Bring to the boil and boiled for about 10 minutes.
3. They give structure to stand for at least half an hour.
4. Filtered and poured into a bath filled.

Adopt procedures recommended for about 15 minutes, focusing on the individual reactions. The procedure was repeated every other day for 2 weeks. Bath of valerian take a day for epilepsy, restless children for swimming. Baths calming and establishing sleep.

Powder of the roots

Tranquilizer rich in ascorbic acid, iron, calcium, phosphorus, in relevant concentrations contains iodine, selenium, gold, silver. To obtain maximum benefit from the plant it is used to obtain a powder of the dried roots. Dosage-ground raw material should not exceed 2 g per dose no more than 4 times per day.

Indications for receiving powder such states are:

• migraine headaches, nervous disorders;
• uterine bleeding, low blood clotting;
• hypertension, a tendency to edema.

Folk medicine recommends powdered valerian rhizomes with pneumonia, typhoid fever, scarlet fever.

Collection from insomnia

Valerian is well combined with other soothing herbs and enhances their effect on the body. To collect the dried or fresh feedstock taken in equal proportions, mixed and used as an aqueous extract.

Preparation of the infusion of insomnia:

1. 2 tbsp. l. collecting 250 ml of boiling water is poured.
2. Insist 20 minutes, the precipitate filtered off.
3. Drink 0.5 cups after dinner and before bed.

With regular application fee shall be reduced jitters during the day, falling asleep faster, less nocturnal awakenings occur. Means taking courses for 2 weeks with the same intervals until all of the outcomes.

Medicine for the stomach

In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract effectively combination with valerian fennel. broth roots are prepared according to the traditional recipe. Fennel seeds are prepared separately: a little mash in a mortar, boiled in a water bath for about 15 minutes. The ratio of fruit and water 1:10. Two filtered solution is mixed in equal parts and take 0.5 cups twice a day 30 minutes before meal. The treatment lasts at least 14 days.

Pain and spasms

Spastic colitis, pain in the stomach area, painful menstruation, are used alcohol tincture of valerian. 4 single dose during the day 20 drops to ½ cup of water provides a more pronounced effect compared with the aqueous extract or tablets. Painful menstruation, dystonia vascular headaches also effective alcoholic extract.

Valerian is able to show all the useful properties only when the course of treatment and compliance with the rules of admission. Accumulation mild sedative effect provides a steady result that persists for more than 10 days after treatment. The unique composition of valerian allows light to cure disorders and accelerate healing in the treatment of serious diseases.

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