Crude Drug: Valerian
Biological Source Valeriana officinalis
Family Caprifoliaceae
Official used part Dried rhizome and roots
Major Marker Constituent Valerenic acids
Constituentclass Sesquiterpenes
Pharmacognostic traditional use Sedative preparations
Drug Type Rhizome/root
Scientific Name Valeriana officinalis
Category Root/Rhizome drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.