Oils Notebook

Valerian

Xie Cao

Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis seu jatamansi

Family: Valerianaceae

Note: Base

Temperature: Warming

Elements: Fire, Earth

Meridians: Heart, Liver


Traditional Actions/Indications:

  1. Nourishes Heart Blood and Yin and calms the Shen
    Insomnia, restlessness, irritability, night sweats, palpitations
  2. Regulates Qi
    Nervous indigestion, nervous tension
  3. Subdues Liver Wind
    Migraine, tinnitus, dizziness

Cautions: Qi or Yang deficiency. Avoid concurrent use with barbiturates.


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These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.