Spirituous tincture of rhizomes of Valerian officinalis is an inexpensive, safe and extremely effective sedative. In the conditions of systematic stress and nervous overstrain, which the modern man is exposed to, this medication is truly irreplaceable.
The composition and action of the tincture of valerian
The preparation consists of valerian rhizomes (one part) and ethyl alcohol 70% (five parts).
In turn, the rhizomes of the plant contain:
- essential oil;
- Valerenic and valeric acids;
- triterpene glycosides;
- valepotriates;
- tannins;
- organic acids (stearic, palmitic, formic, acetic, malic);
- Free amines.
In essential oil of rhizomes of valerian contains borneol, bornilovazalianate, pinene, isovaleric acid, sesquiterpenes, terpineol.
The pharmacological action of the tincture is a sedative effect, which manifests itself slowly but steadily. The main active ingredients of the drug are borneol, free valeric acid and isovaleric acid. In addition, the tincture acts as an antispasmodic, reducing the contractions of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
Application of tincture of valerian
The drug is often prescribed as a preventive measure against hypertension. Tincture also helps with migraine , climacteric disorders, angina (early stage).
The main indications for the use of valerian tincture are:
- Disorder of the functions of the cardiovascular system;
- irritability;
- neurocirculatory dystonia;
- insomnia ;
- increased emotional excitability;
- spasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
The best effect of alcoholic tincture of valerian gives when applied in combination with other soothing and antispasmodics.
The drug works well for intestinal, stomach, and spastic colitis neuroses; increases appetite and strengthens the separation of bile, secretory functions of the pancreas and stomach.
The tincture of valerian is a mild anthelmintic remedy, as well as an effective drug for increased nervous excitability and migraine caused by hyperthyroidism of the thyroid gland.
How to drink a tincture of valerian?
The preparation is taken before meals in a small amount of water. Tincture is drunk 3 times a day for 20 - 30 drops at a time. When complex treatment should specify the dosage of a doctor - valerian, usually increases the effect of other sedatives.
For children, the dosage of valerian tincture depends on the age - for each year of life by drop. Give the drug to patients under 12 years old can not.
Systematic reception of tincture affects the ability to manage vehicles and mechanisms, reduces the severity of attention, sometimes leads to constipation, allergic reactions.
Overdose and contraindications
Overdose of tincture of valerian is accompanied by:
- drowsiness or vice versa - mental overexcitation;
- pain in the abdomen;
- headache, dizziness:
- general weakness;
- tachycardia.
If you have the above symptoms, you need to drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, and then take activated charcoal.
Like any drug, tincture of valerian has contraindications - in pregnancy, lactation, depression, chronic enterocolitis or individual intolerance, this medicine can not be taken.
The medicine for stress
Calm nerves will help a mixture of tinctures of valerian, hawthorn, motherwort, peony and coralol:- Tinctures of herbs are taken in equal proportions (bubbles of 20 - 25 ml). Corvalol will need 15 ml.
- The contents of the bubbles are mixed in a glass container, shaken, stored in a cool and dark place.
The received means take on a tea spoon before a dream, dissolving by boiled water. You can drink a mixture of tinctures and throughout the day (no more than twice), if the nervous tension increases.