[Latin Name] Valerian Officinalis I.

[Specification] Velerenic acid 0.8% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Valerian?]

Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant native to Europe and Asia. The root of this plant has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for various ailments including sleep problems, digestive problems, and disorders of the nervous system, headaches, and arthritis. It is believed that valerian root has an impact on the availability of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

[Function]

1. Beneficial for insomnia
2. FOR ANXIETY
3. AS A SEDATIVE
4. FOR OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
5. FOR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
6. FOR MIGRAINE FEADACHES
7. FOR HYPERACTIVITY AND FOCUS IN CHILDREN

A quick review of take on the world around us through material sciences. Explores our interaction with objects, not just their creation and the need they fill.

Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
by Mark Miodownik

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