BOTANICAL NAME: Valeriana officinalis
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The modern day therapeutic uses for valerian stem from traditional
Greek medicine which was originally documented by Hippocrates (ca.
460-377 B.C.E.) and later by Dioscorides (first century), author of the
De Materia Medica. During World War I, Europeans afflicted with nerve
symptoms from artillery, frequently took valerian. Valerian is
non-habit-forming and enables a person to wake up feeling refreshed.
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Each 5 mL contains Valeriana officinalis extract equiv. to dry root, rhizome, stolon 1g.
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ORAL USE
Valerian has been traditionally used in western herbal medicine:
to relieve sleeplessness, restlessness and excess nervous energy
as a calmative and nervous system relaxant
as a nervine to support the nervous system (has antispasmodic action)
to help reduce occurrence of irritability in healthy adults.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Adults - as a calmative take 5 mL 2 to 3 times daily, for sleeplessness
take 5 mL in the afternoon and 5 mL before bedtime (between meals).
Dosage may be mixed with 100 mL of water or juice and consumed immediately.
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DURATION OF USE
There are no restrictions on duration of use.
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WARNINGS
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Do not use if pregnant, lactating or if taking other sedatives.
May cause drowsiness.
Contains alcohol (ethanol 70%).
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OTHER INFORMATION
Quickly absorbed (when compared to tablets or capsules).
Made in Australia.
Manufactured according to international harmonised standards for Good Manufacturing Practice for Medicinal Products.
Listed on the Australian register of Therapeutic Goods as Hilde Hemmes' Herbals Valerian Root Extract AUST L 92764.
Shake well before use.
No added: colour, sugar, flavour, caffeine, gluten or yeast.
Suitable for vegans / vegetarians.
