What is Valerian Extract 10:1?
Valerian Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part used: Root
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Valerian Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Valerian Extract 10:1 used for? Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to support sleep quality and relaxation due to its content of valerenic acid and other sedative components. With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent ingredient source in formulations such as capsules, tablets, dry root extracts, tinctures, and herbal teas.
Benefits and Main Uses of Valerian Extract 10:1
- Sleep Support: The EMA/HPC has evaluated the use of a specific valerian extract for the relief of sleep disorders as well-established, while considering the use of other extracts as traditional.
- Nervous Tension and Stress: The EMA states that valerian has a positive benefit/risk ratio in the relief of mild nervous tension and mental stress symptoms.
- Relaxation (Anxiolytic) Effect: Animal studies have shown that valerenic acid significantly reduces anxiety behavior; it is traditionally used for sedative support (limited-moderate evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Valerenic acid binds to the GABA-A receptor, similar to benzodiazepines, and slows down the metabolism of GABA, thereby increasing GABA levels in the brain, which provides a sedative effect.
Forms of Use (Tablets, Capsules, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (since it is water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Valerian Extract 10:1 is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part: Root.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Valerian Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.