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Description of valerian root extract
Valerian root extract is a natural compound extracted from the roots of the valerian plant (Valeriana officinalis). Valerian is a perennial herb, and its roots are rich in active ingredients, with valeric acid being the most important.Valeric acid is the most representative component of valerian root extract, and it gives valerian its unique sedative and hypnotic effects.
Specification of valerian Extract:
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Botanical Source | Matricaria chamomilla L. |
| Part Used | Root |
| Main Component | Valeric Acid |
| Specification | 10:1, 20:1, 30:1, 50:1 or Valeric Acid 0.1%~10% |
| Appearance | Brown yellow powder |
| Test Methods | TLC (Thin-layer chromatography), HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography) |
| Packaging | Less than 5KG: Double-layer plastic packaging with aluminum foil outer layer; More than 25KG: Cardboard drum; Standard packaging: 25KG/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Sealed, light-protected, dry, cool, and well-ventilated place |
| Shelf Life | Two years |
The active ingredients in valerian root work mainly through the following mechanisms:
- Regulating the GABAergic nervous system: Enhancing the inhibitory effect of GABA and reducing neuronal excitability, producing sedative, anti-anxiety and sleep-improving effects.
- Regulation of the 5-hydroxytryptamine system: affects the release of 5-hydroxytryptamine or receptor activity, further relieving anxiety and improving mood.
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects: scavenging free radicals, inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators, and reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.
- Anti-spasmodic effect: inhibit smooth muscle over-contraction, relieve muscle spasm and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Main Functions of valerian root extract
- Sedation and tranquility: Valerian root extract can effectively relieve anxiety and tension, promote sleep and improve sleep quality.
- IMPROVING SLEEP: For insomnia, excessive dreaming, difficulty in falling asleep and other problems, valerian root extract has a significant improvement effect.
- NERVOUS RELIEF: Valerian root extract relieves nervous tension, relieves stress and helps people to relax.
- Analgesic effect: Valerian root extract has a certain analgesic effect, can relieve headaches, muscle pain, etc..
- Antispasmodic effect: Valerian root extract can relieve smooth muscle spasm, gastrointestinal spasm, dysmenorrhea and so on.
As a natural plant extract, valerian root extract has a wide range of applications. It has shown good results in improving sleep, relieving anxiety and soothing skin .
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ratio | 10:1 | 0.85% |
| Valeric acid content | ≥0.8% | Conform |
| Appearance | Brown yellow powder | Conform |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conform |
| Mesh size | 100% pass 80mesh | Conform |
| Ash content | ≤5.0% | 4.22% |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 3.62% |
Heavy Metal Analysis
| Heavy Metal | Specification (ppm) | Test Result (ppm) |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | ≤ 2 | Conform |
| Cadmium | ≤ 1 | Conform |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 | Conform |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 | Conform |
Microbiological Analysis
| Microbiological Test Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1,000 cfu/mg | Conform |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 25 cfu/mg | Conform |
| Escherichia coli | ≤ 40MPN/100g | Conform |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Conform |
