Valeriana locusta
Valeriana locusta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (252 studies) · ★★★★★
Valeriana locusta, scientifically known as Valeriana locusta, is a rare medicinal herb valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing, it is primarily utilized for its sedative and calming effects. This plant offers significant pharmacological potential, making it a subject of interest for modern botanical research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Valeriana locustaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Additionally, its presence extends further north into the landscapes of Finland. The species is also well-documented across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, its range includes the rugged terrains of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana locusta has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, BORON, CALCIUM, COPPER, FAT.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLUTAMIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoleucine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MANGANESE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
BORON
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
COPPER
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
GLUTAMIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
Isoleucine
- Dr. Duke
MAGNESIUM
- Dr. Duke
MANGANESE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Valeriana locusta has 221 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Adjuvant, Analgesic, Androgenic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adjuvant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiADD | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |