Recipe
Valerian root tincture
- Herb:
- Valeriana officinalis Valeriana officinalis
- Method:
- Tincture
- Plant part:
- Root
About 45 minIntermediateRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill a jar about one quarter with dried crushed root and cover with 40–50 % ethanol.
- Label with date, macerate 4–6 weeks in the dark, shake briefly daily, then strain.
- Start with drops according to reliable references — a strong smell is normal.
Extraction
- Herb:
- poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
- Solvent:
- mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
- Shelf life:
- po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
- Target compounds:
- orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, času řezu a poměrech
Notes
Alcohol; possible drug and sedative interactions — see the herb card; do not drive after taking it.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Literature
- Vyhledávání studií (PubMed apod.) — Konkrétní vědecká tvrzení ověř na kartě byliny a v primární literatuře.
Related
Valeriana officinalis — Herb card
Tincture — Processing method detail