Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support restful sleep.

May help relieve occasional sleeplessness associated with restlessness or difficulty settling.

Traditionally used to support relaxation and nervous-system calm.

May help relieve temporary nervous tension and nervousness.

May be prescribed where nervous tension overlaps with occasional headache or muscle tightness.

May provide traditional support for menstrual discomfort where professionally appropriate.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Valerian should not be described as a natural sleeping tablet, tranquiliser or treatment for chronic insomnia, anxiety disorders or depression.

Research involving Valerian combined with Lemon Balm or other ingredients should not be presented as evidence that this single-herb extract produces the same result.

Practitioner-guided sleep and relaxation support.

Adults experiencing occasional sleeplessness associated with nervous tension or restlessness.

Adults who find it temporarily difficult to wind down or settle during the evening.

Professional herbal formulas supporting calm, relaxation and nervous-system comfort.

Adults prescribed Valerian where temporary muscle tension, occasional headache or menstrual discomfort forms part of the presentation.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tea, tablet, capsule or multi-herb sleep formula.

Persistent insomnia, loud snoring with gasping, severe daytime sleepiness, panic attacks, worsening low mood or unexplained neurological symptoms requires appropriate professional assessment.

Common name: Valerian

Alternative names: Common Valerian, Garden Valerian, All-Heal

Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis

Plant part used: Root

Plant family: Caprifoliaceae

Older family classification: Valerianaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Valerian root naturally contains valerenic acids, volatile oils and other botanical constituents associated with its distinctive aroma and herbal profile.

The current product page does not declare standardisation to valerenic acids or another constituent. Do not add a standardised-compound amount without confirmation from current manufacturer technical information.

This single-herb liquid should not be confused with Valerian Complex, Valerian and Lemon Balm combinations, concentrated dry extracts or products made from other Valeriana species.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) root 1:2 liquid extract.

Each 5 mL represents approximately 2.5 g of dried Valerian root.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 15–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 15–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the measured amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

When prescribed for sleep support, follow your practitioner’s instructions regarding evening or bedtime timing.

Do not convert the weekly dosage range into a self-selected nightly dosage.

Do not take the undiluted 45% ethanol preparation directly from the bottle.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Valerian may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness. Do not drive, operate machinery or complete hazardous activities until you know how it affects you.

Avoid combining Valerian with alcohol or additional sedating products.

Do not increase the dosage because sleep or nervous-tension symptoms remain present.

Seek professional advice if sleep symptoms worsen or continue for longer than two weeks.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Valerian, Valeriana officinalis or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Valerian may cause drowsiness, dizziness or reduced alertness.

Do not drive, operate machinery or complete hazardous activities if affected.

Some people may experience next-day grogginess, vivid dreams, headache, restlessness or an unsettled feeling.

Avoid combining Valerian with alcohol because the combination may increase drowsiness, impaired coordination and reduced alertness.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining Valerian with sleeping tablets, benzodiazepines, sedating antihistamines, opioid pain medicines, antipsychotic medicines, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxants, anaesthetic medicines or other products that cause drowsiness.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed sleeping, anxiety, pain or mental-health medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

Valerian should not be used as a substitute for investigation of persistent sleep difficulty.

Insomnia may be associated with stress, anxiety, depression, pain, reflux, menopause, medication effects, alcohol, caffeine, shift work, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnoea.

Seek medical assessment for loud snoring with gasping, witnessed pauses in breathing, morning headaches, severe daytime sleepiness or falling asleep while driving or working.

Do not describe Valerian as treating an anxiety disorder, panic attacks, depression, trauma symptoms or another mental-health condition.

Persistent anxiety, major changes in mood, loss of interest, severe agitation or symptoms affecting work, study, relationships or daily life require appropriate professional support.

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide require immediate assistance from an emergency or crisis service.

Valerian has been associated with rare reports of liver injury.

Stop use and seek medical advice if yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, persistent nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, unusual itching or marked fatigue develops.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you currently have or previously had liver disease or take medicines that may affect liver function.

Possible digestive side effects include nausea and abdominal cramping.

Stop use and seek professional advice if a persistent or unexpected reaction develops.

Use during pregnancy only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Use cautiously during breastfeeding and only with professional guidance.

Available safety information is insufficient to support routine unsupervised use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Older adults and people at increased risk of dizziness, falls or impaired balance should seek professional advice before use.

Discontinue use at least seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery, dental surgery or another invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by the treating medical team.

Tell the surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist and pharmacist that Valerian has been used.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.