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Valerian
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Valerian
Valerian root aids in relaxing the body and providing gentle
sleep support. Valerian Root
comes from the Latin valere, which means "to be in good health."
Records of valerian's
use go back more than 1,000 years. Its ability to help relax the
central nervous system,
promote feelings of calm, help decrease levels of anxiety and
stress, and enhance restful
sleep are known to millions the world over.
The Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association states the
following:
"Stress: In laboratory stress tests, humans given valerian
showed decreases in
heart rate and blood pressure. Cats given 10mg/kg valerian
extract by gastric
lavage showed significant decreases in restless, fearful and
aggressive behaviors.
Cardiovascular: Valerian has shown coronary vasodilating and
antiarrhythmic
activity in laboratory rabbits and mice. In cats, intravenous
valerian extract
significantly increased coronary blood flow while reducing heart
rate and blood
pressure. No single chemical constituent has been shown to
account for all of
Valerian's activity, therefore, herbalists believe that the
clinical effects are due to
synergy of all ingredients in the root."
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The VBMA
recommends the following:
Dried herb: 50 mg/lb BID
Dried concentrated extract: 2-3 mg/lb BID
Tincture: 1-2 drops/lb BID
Valerian can balance the nervous system and help calm a dog, yet
cats are attracted to the
scent, sniffing and rolling in it and enjoying a trance-like
pleasure. The effect is short-
term just like with catnip.
Additional Information:
Veterinarian Botanical
Scientific Study Fact Sheet
Botanical.com
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