valerian valeriana officinalis
sedative
The therapuetic effects of valerian have been documented since antiquity, by Hippocrates. It was later prescribed by Galen for insomnia.
Valerian binds to GABA-a receptors, and enhances the binding of GABA to its receptors. This may be due to valerian containing constituents such as valporites.
Valerian is often confused with valium which is a powerful and sometimes harmful pharmaceutical product. These two share nothing in common. Valium is not derivied from valerian. Their mechanism's of action may be similar in ways of the receptors it binds too, but it is not similar in nature.
Valerian binds to GABA-a receptors which enhances the uptake of GABA in the brain.
Valerian has a mechanism of action similar to benzodiazepines; however, instead of binding to the gamma subunit like a benzodiazepine (valium),it appears to bind to the beta subunit on the GABA-A receptor instead.
vodka
the solvent
We use six times distilled, organic, cerifited gluten free Vodka as the solvet to extract the medicinal constituents from valerian root.
Vodka is often used in tincture making because it is tasteless, and contains no additional ingredients.
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