✓ 500mg Valerian Root Extract per Capsule
✓ Concentrated 8:1 Extract
✓ Equivalent to Approximately 4,000mg Dried Root
✓ Traditionally Used in Sleep Preparation
✓ Naturally Contains Relaxing Plant Compounds
✓ Convenient Capsule Formulation
A Concentrated Botanical with Centuries of Traditional Use
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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is one of Europe’s best-known traditional botanicals, with a history of use stretching back centuries.
Valerian is best known for its use in calming the body and mind. It does this by dampening the activity of your central nervous system, winding down the brain and preparing your body for sleep. It has been shown to improve both the quality of sleep and to decrease sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep).
Valerian root is also thought to benefit sufferers of PMS when taken for the last week of a cycle, and may help with Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes.
Our Valerian is supplied as a concentrated 8:1 root extract, providing 500mg per capsule. Approximately 8 parts of dried Valerian root are used to produce 1 part of extract, giving each capsule a dried-root equivalent of approximately 4,000mg.
Unlike ordinary whole-root powders, concentrated extracts are produced through a process that separates and concentrates the constituents of the original botanical material.
Valerian root contains a distinctive range of naturally occurring plant compounds, including valerenic acids and volatile oils.
Simply Pure Valerian offers a convenient way to incorporate this traditional European botanical into a considered evening routine.
Each capsule provides 500mg of Valerian Root Extract at an 8:1 extraction ratio, representing approximately 4,000mg of dried root used in its production.
Valerian has a long history in European herbal preparations, particularly those associated with evening routines and preparation for sleep. Its distinctive roots have been valued and studied for generations.
Valerian root contains a complex mixture of naturally occurring constituents, including valerenic acids and volatile compounds. The composition of an extract depends on the plant material and extraction process used.
Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia, recognised for its clusters of delicate pale flowers and distinctive aromatic roots.
It is the underground portions of the plant that have traditionally been collected, dried and prepared for botanical use.
Valerian has a particularly interesting history in European herbalism, where preparations made from its roots have been used for centuries.
Our formula contains a concentrated Valerian Root Extract rather than ordinary dried root powder.
An 8:1 extraction ratio indicates that approximately 8kg of dried root is used to produce 1kg of extract. Each 500mg capsule therefore represents approximately 4,000mg of dried botanical starting material. (This figure describes the quantity of root used in extraction; it does not mean that the capsule contains 4,000mg of whole root or that it is eight times more effective.)
Valerian roots contain a diverse collection of naturally occurring compounds, including valerenic acids, other sesquiterpenes and volatile oils.
Valerenic acids are among the most widely studied constituents of Valerian and form part of its distinctive botanical chemistry.
The precise quantities present in a finished extract depend on factors such as the growing conditions, raw material and extraction method.
Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis) 500mg
Extract Ratio 8:1
Approximate Dried Root Equivalent 4,000mg
Vegetarian Capsule HPMC
Botanical Part Used: Root
Form: Concentrated botanical extract
Other Ingredients: None
Capsules per Bottle: 90
Take only as directed on the current product label.
Valerian is traditionally associated with evening preparations, but the appropriate intake and timing depends on individual preference and need.
Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Important: Valerian may cause drowsiness. Avoid combining it with alcohol, sedatives or other medicines that cause drowsiness unless advised by a healthcare professional. Do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have an existing medical condition.
✓ A Traditional Evening Ritual — Those who appreciate botanicals with a long history of use in sleep preparation.
✓ Concentrated Botanical Formulations — Customers who prefer a concentrated 8:1 extract rather than an ordinary whole-root powder.
✓ Understanding Ingredient Strength — Those looking for a clearly identified extract ratio and a transparent explanation of the dried-root equivalent.
✓ Traditional Sleep & Relaxation Support — Those interested in Valerian’s long history of traditional use, helping people unwind and prepare for a restful night’s sleep.
✓ Convenient Supplement Routines — Adults who prefer measured capsules to preparing traditional herbal infusions.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its roots have a long history of use in traditional European botanical preparations.
An 8:1 extraction ratio means approximately eight parts of dried Valerian root are used to produce one part of concentrated extract.
Our 500mg capsule therefore represents approximately 4,000mg of dried root used during production.
No. Each capsule contains 500mg of 8:1 extract. The 4,000mg figure describes the approximate quantity of dried root used to produce that extract.
Valerian root has a long history of traditional use for nervous tension, restlessness and difficulty sleeping.
Its roots contain naturally occurring compounds, including valerenic acids, which have been studied for their interaction with GABA signalling in the nervous system. GABA is a neurotransmitter involved in regulating nervous system activity.
Valerenic acids are naturally occurring compounds found in Valerian root. They belong to a group of plant constituents called sesquiterpenes and are among the most widely researched components of Valerian.
Yes. Our Valerian root extract is plant-derived and supplied in vegetable HPMC capsules, making it suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Valerian may interact with sedatives and other medicines that affect alertness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valerian alongside medication.
Follow the directions on the product label. Valerian may cause drowsiness, so take care with activities requiring alertness, such as driving or operating machinery.
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