Valeriana
Valeriana, commonly known as valerian, is a perennial flowering plant celebrated for its potent sedative properties. Widely used in herbal medicine, its roots are prized for reducing anxiety and promoting restful sleep. This ancient botanical remedy serves as a natural remedy for insomnia and stress, supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Valeriana
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, the specific taxonomic designation for this medicinal species is the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Valeriana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. Additionally, its presence is documented within the territories of Finland. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain. Finally, its geographical range extends to the islands of Iceland and Ireland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | 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 |
Chemicals
Valeriana has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include baldrinal, catalpol, didrovaltratum, dihydrovaltrate, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| baldrinal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalpol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| didrovaltratum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydrovaltrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| homobaldrinal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loganin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| manganese | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Valeriana has 14 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antispasmodic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Valeriana has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, inflammation, insomnia, pain, tumors.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumors | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |