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herbe du loup
valerian (Valeriana spp.)
Reported Doses
Safety/efficacy may not be established; reported doses may be derived from limited or potentially inadequate studies w/ variable regimens, multi-ingredient products, or where concentration of active ingredients may vary widely
Effectiveness Ratings
- [see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table]
anxiety
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime; Alt: 100 mg PO tid w/ meals
delirium
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 625 mg/5 mL valerian root extract syrup PO q12h; Info: used w/ lemon balm
depression
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime
dysmenorrhea
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 255 mg PO tid x3 days; Start: 1st day of menstruation
insomnia, adult pts
- [Possibly Effective]
- Dose: 300-600 mg PO qhs; Alt: 100 mg PO tid; 530 mg PO bid
insomnia, peds pts
- [Possibly Effective]
- Dose: 160-320 mg/day PO divided qd-bid; Info: used w/ lemon balm
menopausal sx
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 225 mg PO tid; Alt: 530 mg PO bid; 500 mg PO bid (extract ratio 50:50 valerian:fennel)
premenstrual syndrome
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 530 mg PO bid given on last 7 days of menstrual cycle
preop anxiety
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 100 mg PO x1 given 60min before procedure
restless legs syndrome
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 530 mg PO qhs given 60min before bedtime
stress
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 600 mg PO qd before stress exposure; Alt: 100-360 mg PO x1 before stress exposure
tension headache
- [Insufficient Evidence]
- Dose: 1060 mg PO qhs
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