Valerian Root Extract

Core Advantages of Valerian Root Extract:

• Highly Standardized Active Ingredients Core active components Valerenic acid, Valerenic triglycerides, and volatile oil content are standardized. HPLC testing ensures batch-to-batch consistency, overcoming the instability limitations of traditional herbal efficacy.
• Multi-Target Neuro-Modulation Mechanism Synergistically exerts sedative effects by enhancing GABAergic system function while inhibiting GABA reuptake and degradation. Its mechanism resembles synthetic hypnotics but without dependency risks.
• Sustained-Release, Long-Acting Properties Lipophilic components in the extract enable gradual release of active substances, providing up to 4-6 hours of continuous action. This supports uninterrupted nighttime sleep and reduces nocturnal awakenings.
• Exceptional Safety Profile Approved in Europe by bodies including Germany's E Commission for improving sleep, with no significant drug dependence or next-day hangover effects.

Functional Effects of Valerian Root Extract:

• Significantly Improves Insomnia and Sleep Quality Clinical studies confirm that continuous use for 2-4 weeks can reduce sleep onset time by up to 30%, demonstrating significant efficacy for both difficulty falling asleep and difficulty maintaining sleep.
• Anxiety Relief and Stress Reduction By regulating the GABA system and reducing HPA axis hyperactivity, it effectively alleviates generalized anxiety symptoms and helps maintain emotional stability.
• Alleviates Menopause-Related Sleep Disorders Provides supportive relief for hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia caused by hormonal fluctuations in menopausal women, reducing nighttime awakenings.
• Improves Tension-Type Headaches Its muscle-relaxing properties help alleviate stress-related tension headaches and stiffness in the neck and shoulder muscles.

Test Item	Specification	Result	Conformity
Physicochemical Tests
Ratio	10:1	10:1	Conform
Valeric Acid Content	NLT 0.8%	0.85%	Conform
Appearance	Brown yellow powder	Brown yellow powder	Conform
Odor	Characteristic	Characteristic	Conform
Mesh Size	100% pass 80 mesh	100% pass 80 mesh	Conform
Ash Content	NMT 5.0%	4.22%	Conform
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.0%	3.62%	Conform
Heavy Metals
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 ppm	Conforms	Conform
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1 ppm	Conforms	Conform
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1 ppm	Conforms	Conform
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm	Conforms	Conform
Microbiological Tests
Total Plate Count	≤ 1,000 cfu/mg	Conforms	Conform
Yeast & Mold	≤ 25 cfu/mg	Conforms	Conform
E. coli	≤ 40 MPN/100g	Conforms	Conform
Staphylococcus	Negative	Negative	Conform
Conclusion		The product conforms to all specifications.