Info: Available in 100 ml Tincture or 60 Capsules
Extracted from organic herbs through a cold percolation process that preserves the vitality and potency of pure plant materials, this product is recommended for those suffering from insomnia or nervousness. St. Francis Valerian is available in your choice of a liquid tincture or in vegicaps (in a high potency 5:1 concentration ratio).
Info: Available in 100 ml Tincture or 60 Capsules
Extracted from organic herbs through a cold percolation process that preserves the vitality and potency of pure plant materials, this product is recommended for those suffering from insomnia or nervousness. St. Francis Valerian is available in your choice of a liquid tincture or in vegicaps (in a high potency 5:1 concentration ratio).
Product Notes:
Throughout history, Valerian has been used for its sedative properties. Doctors in ancient Greece used it for the treatment of insomnia, and it was used in the 16th Century for treating nervousness. During the World War II air raids, the English used Valerian for its calming, stress-relieving properties.
Thanks to St. Francis Herb Farm, these effects need no longer remain lost in the annals of history, and you can experience the benefits of this traditional herb for yourself.
Some clinical trials have shown valerian is just as effective as benzodiazepines in aiding sleep, and it has a much better safety profile than pharmaceutical sedatives like that.
Related Product: See St. Francis Herb Farm's ValeriCalm (Valerian Combo)
Ingredients:
Per 1 ml of Valerian Tincture:
250 mg Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, root) QCE (1:4) (QCE = Quantity Crude Equivalent)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Grain alcohol, Distilled water.
Per Valerian Vegetable Capsule:
360 mg Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, root) (5 to 1 concentration, equivalent to 1,800 mg of dried valerian)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Grain alcohol, Distilled water.
St. Francis Farm's Valerian roots are Certified Organically Grown.
Suggested Usage:
Tincture: Adults: Take 2.4 to 4 ml (72 to 120 drops) from 1 to 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.
Capsules: Adults: Take one capsule from 1 to 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach. Alternatively, when used as a sleep aid, one or two capsules can be taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. Take an earlier dose of 1-2 capsules during the evening, if necessary.
Store at room temperature.
Warnings:
Keep St. Francis Valerian supplements out of reach of children. Consumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner: if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia); if symptoms worsen or persist. Some people may experience drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle or involved in activities requiring mental alertness within 2 hours of consumption.
Health Canada Natural Product Numbers (NPN): 80015138 for the tincture, and 80079631 for the capsules.
Supporting Science:
Bruni, Oliviero et al. “Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep.” Nutrients, 2021.
Dumur, Jean et al. “Quelle alternative aux benzodiazépines, Z-pills et autres hypnotiques pour les personnes âgées ?: Mélatonine, valériane ou clométhiazole” [Which alternative to benzodiazepines, Z-pills and other hypnotics for aged people ? Melatonin, valerian, or clomethiazole]. Revue Medicale Suisse, 2018.
Thomas, Kelan et al. “Effects of valerian on subjective sedation, field sobriety testing and driving simulator performance.” Accident; Analysis and Prevention, 2016.
Ziegler, G et al. “Efficacy and tolerability of valerian extract LI 156 compared with oxazepam in the treatment of non-organic insomnia--a randomized, double-blind, comparative clinical study.” European Journal of Medical Research, 2002.
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