DEFINITION

Powdered Valerian Extract is prepared from comminuted Valerian using hydroalcoholic mixtures. It contains NLT 0.3% of valerenic acid (C₁₅H₂₂O₂), and NLT 0.6% of total valerenic acids, calculated as the sum of hydroxyvalerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, and valerenic acid, on the anhydrous basis. The ratio of the starting crude plant material to the Extract is between 4:1 and 7:1.