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Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract
Moderate concern
Valerian root extract is widely used as a sleep aid supplement. EFSA has not approved health claims due to insufficient evidence; potential drug interactions and mild side effects have been reported.
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What it is
Extract from the rhizome and roots of valerian, a traditional herbal sedative.
Used in dietary supplements and some herbal teas; also in cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- drowsiness
- potential drug interactions (CNS depressants)
- rare hepatotoxicity reports
What regulators actually say
"Few adverse events attributable to valerian have been reported... However, a few case reports describe adverse events; in one case, consumption of valerian at 20 times the recommended dose caused only mild symptoms."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as dietary supplement ingredient under DSHEA
European Union — EFSA
No approved health claims
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