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Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) – 60 Capsules, Indian Elements
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Capsules labelled Valerian, with the botanical name Valeriana officinalis, sold under the Indian Elements brand. One pack holds 60 capsules, and there are no other sizes. The pack is a kraft paper bag with a window that shows the capsules.
- Name on the label: Valerian
- Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis L.
- Family: Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family)
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Valeriana officinalis in capsule form
This product carries the label name Valerian and the botanical name Valeriana officinalis. It is sold under the Indian Elements brand in a single pack of 60 capsules. The first photo shows a kraft paper bag with a front window through which the pale capsules are visible; the second is a close-up of a fine greenish-brown powder. Mycotrop lists this pack in one size only. The label states neither the plant part nor a country of origin, so this page does not state them either.
- Caprifoliaceae
- Capsules
- 60 capsules
- Name on the label
- Valerian
- Botanical name
- Valeriana officinalis L.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family)
- Common names
- Common valerian, garden valerian, garden heliotrope
- Form
- Capsules
- Contents
- 60 capsules
Traditional use
Valeriana officinalis, common valerian, is a European plant whose root has been known since antiquity. According to the historians of medicine Alain Touwaide and Emanuela Appetiti, Theophrastus already mentions a small, pleasant-smelling root from Thrace, and Dioscorides describes in the 1st century a plant they link to valerian; Rembert Dodoens distinguished it as a species in its own right in 1554.
The smell of the root is said to attract cats and dogs. In 2016 the EMA published a European monograph that places it among traditional herbal medicinal products, a category specific to medicines law.
| Known compounds | Valerenic acids (valerenic acid and derivatives), valepotriates (valtrate, isovaltrate), sesquiterpenes of the volatile oil. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Europe: root known since Greek antiquity (Theophrastus, Dioscorides, according to Touwaide and Appetiti); distinguished as a species by Dodoens in 1554. |
| State of research | Reviews of clinical trials: heterogeneous results and methodological limits (Bent et al. 2006). EMA traditional monograph (2016). No health claim is authorised for foods and food supplements in the EU. |
Good to know
- LiverTox (NIH) links valerian to rare instances of clinically apparent liver injury.
The plant: a valerian of the honeysuckle family
Carl Linnaeus published the name Valeriana officinalis in Species Plantarum in 1753. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts it as a species of the Caprifoliaceae, the honeysuckle family. Plant name lists record several English common names for it, among them common valerian, garden valerian and garden heliotrope.
Where the species grows
The recorded native range covers much of Europe, from Portugal and Spain to Scandinavia and European Russia, and reaches the Caucasus, Türkiye and Iran. The species is also recorded as introduced in Canada and in a number of northern states of the USA. The Indian Elements pack itself names no country.
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Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Name on the label | Valerian |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Valeriana officinalis L. |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family) |
| Common names | Common valerian, garden valerian, garden heliotrope |
| Form | Capsules |
| Contents | 60 capsules |
| Packaging | Kraft paper bag with a window |
| Brand | Indian Elements |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Touwaide & Appetiti 2023, Herbs in History: Valerian; Bent et al. 2006, Am J Med 119; EMA/HMPC 2016, European Union herbal monograph and assessment report on Valeriana officinalis L., radix; LiverTox, Valerian; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is valerian traditionally associated with?
In Europe, valerian root has been known since Greek antiquity; Dioscorides describes in the 1st century a plant that historians link to valerian. The EMA classes it among traditional herbal medicinal products (2016).
Why is valerian said to attract cats?
Historical sources report that the smell of the root attracts cats and dogs. The EMA notes traces of alkaloids such as actinidine in the root, but the sources consulted do not establish which compound attracts cats.
Which plant is named on the label?
Valerian, with the botanical name Valeriana officinalis L. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants accepts it as a species of the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae).
How many capsules are in a pack?
60 capsules. Mycotrop offers this product in that one size only.
Who makes it, and where does it come from?
It is sold under the Indian Elements brand. Neither the label nor the product data gives a country of origin or the part of the plant used.
What does the pack look like?
A kraft paper bag with a brand label at the top and a window in the front that shows the capsules.
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