Valeric acid is an extract from the dried roots and rhizomes of the plant Valerian, a member of the family Valerianaceae. It is a sesquiterpenoid derivative. It exhibits antidepressant, sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsant, antibacterial, antiviral, and antitumor effects, and can be used to treat insomnia, epilepsy, lower blood pressure, and fight cancer.
Sleep Support
1. Sleeping pills
With 0.8% valerenic acid, 300–600 mg daily is recommended.
Combine with magnesium glycinate or lemon balm for relaxation.
2. Gummies and drinks that are good for you
Water-soluble option: great for tea before bed or strips that dissolve quickly.
3. High-Potency Anxiety Formulations for Prescription
Use Blends: Valerenic acid extract for stress relief in a specific area.
Product Name: | Valerian root extract | Part Used: Root |
Physical and Chemical Property | ||
Content | Valeric acid 0.8% | 0.92% |
Appearance | Brown yellow powder | Conforms |
Particle size | ≥95% through 80 mesh | Conforms |
Residue on Ignition | ≤1g/100g | 0.50g/100g |
Loss on Drying | ≤5g/100g | 3.91g/100g |
Identification | Conforms with TLC | Conforms |
Residue Analysis | ||
Heavy Metals | ≤10mg/kg | Conforms |
Lead (Pb) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms |
Arsenic (As) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1.00mg/kg | Conforms |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.50mg/kg | Conforms |
Microbiological Tests | ||
Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | 200cfu/g |
Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | 10cfu/g |
E.Coli. | Negative/10g | Conforms |
Salmonella | Negative/10g | Conforms |
S.aureus | Negative/10g | Conforms |
Product Status | ||
Conclusion: | Sample Qualified. | |
Shelf Life: | 24 months under the conditions below and in its original packaging. | |
Retest date: | Retest every 24 months under the conditions below and in its original packaging. | |
Storage: | Store in a cool, dry place away from Moisture, Light. |