Valeriana, ValerianBaldrain; Phu (Classical name)
Tagar (Indian Valerian, Ayurveda) Asaroon (Indian Valerian, Unani) Xie Cao (TCM) |
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Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
New Kreuterbuch, Matthiolus, 1563
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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Flora von Deutschland (28), Kohler, 1886
VALERIAN ROOT
1. Stem scar of valerian and folded roots. 2. Double band of grass. 3. Mass of roots.
4. Split rhizome and the large roots of Belgian valerian
Squibb's Atlas of the Official Drugs, Mansfield, 1919
1. Stem scar of valerian and folded roots. 2. Double band of grass. 3. Mass of roots.
4. Split rhizome and the large roots of Belgian valerian
Squibb's Atlas of the Official Drugs, Mansfield, 1919
Botanical name:
Valeriana officinalis
Great Garden Valerian was called Phu magnum, the Wild, Phu parvum
It is known in TCM, but is not commonly used.
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Very Warm, dry. Pungent, aromatic
Classifications:
2A APERIENT. 2H. CARMINATIVE. 2I. ANTISPASMODIC
3C. ALEXIPHARMIC. 3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS. 3E. DIURETIC. 3G. EMMENAGOGUE
4b. OPTHALMIC. 4f. SPLENETIC. 4i. UTERINE
Valeriana officinalis
Great Garden Valerian was called Phu magnum, the Wild, Phu parvum
It is known in TCM, but is not commonly used.
Parts used:
Root
Temperature & Taste:
Very Warm, dry. Pungent, aromatic
Classifications:
2A APERIENT. 2H. CARMINATIVE. 2I. ANTISPASMODIC
3C. ALEXIPHARMIC. 3D. CORDIALS & CARDIACS. 3E. DIURETIC. 3G. EMMENAGOGUE
4b. OPTHALMIC. 4f. SPLENETIC. 4i. UTERINE
Uses:
1. Moves the Qi, Settles Wind and Spasms, Calms the Mind: (West, TCM, Ayurveda):
2. Moves the Qi and Blood, Promotes Menstruation:
3. Moves the Qi, Promotes Digestion:
4. Warms the Kidneys, Clears Wind and Damp, Promotes Urine:
5. Moves the Qi and Blood, Benefits the Heart:
6. Clears Wind, Resists Poison:
7. Externally:
-‘It is used generally in slight Cuts, Wounds, and small Hurts’.
Dose:
POWDER: 1–3 grams;
DECOCTION: 3–9 grams;
Substitutes:
... available in PRO version
POWDER: 1–3 grams;
DECOCTION: 3–9 grams;
Substitutes:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Wind diseases of the Head:
i. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
ii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
iii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
iv. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
2. Nervousness, Nervous agitation:
i. Valerian with Balm
ii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
3. Epilepsy:
i. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
ii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
4. Nervous Heart disorders:
i. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
ii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
5. Hypertension, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
6. Insomnia, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
7. For Qi stagnation of the Uterus, cramping, pain, amenorrhea and PMS, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
8. Promote Menstruation:
i. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
ii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
iii. Valerian with ... available in PRO version
9. For Hysteria, Valerian ... available in PRO version
10. Exhaustion and Stomach pain, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
11. Spasmodic Cough, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
12. Scrofula, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
13. Hernia, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
14. Gastropathy, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
15. Edema, Valerian with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas:
Cephalic Decoction (Charras)
Emmenagogue Decoction (Riverius)
Emmenagogue Syrup
Syrup of Mugwort (Augustana)
Wine for Edema
Powder for Epilepsy (Bicker)
Powder for Epilepsy (Lewis)
Special Powder for Memory (Wirtzung)
Powder for Hernia (Banister)
Troches of Coral (Diacorallium) (Nicholas)
Electuary for the Head (Lewis)
Athanasia Minor Nicholas
Athanasia Greater Nicholas
Pills of Seeds (Unani)
Cautions:
1. Generally not suitable for Wind-Heat affecting the Head, or Insomnia caused by Wind-Heat. It is most used for Wind with Cold-Damp-Phlegm and Qi stagnation affecting the Mind, Brain and Nerves.
Main Preparations used:
Distilled Water of the whole herb, Extract of the whole plant, Tincture of Valerian
1. Generally not suitable for Wind-Heat affecting the Head, or Insomnia caused by Wind-Heat. It is most used for Wind with Cold-Damp-Phlegm and Qi stagnation affecting the Mind, Brain and Nerves.
Main Preparations used:
Distilled Water of the whole herb, Extract of the whole plant, Tincture of Valerian