Botanical
Valerian
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a flowering plant whose root and other underground parts are used dried, as tea or as extract.
Also listed as Valeriana Officinalis, Valerian Extract, Valerian Powder, Valerian Root
Are tea and extracts interchangeable?
EMA distinguishes dried root, juice and extracts made with different solvents; its clinical assessment is preparation-specific. 1
Sources
- Valerianae radix EMA