Description
What is Valerian?
Valerian for horses. Valeriana officinalis, better known as Valerian, is an herb that has been used for centuries for its calming and relaxing properties in stressful situations. The name Valeriana is derived from the Latin verb "valere," which indicates "to be in good health. Valerian contains several active substances, including valerenic acid and valepotriates, which act on the central nervous system.
Effect of Valerian in horses
Valerian root contains GABA, valerenic acid, valepotriates, alkaloids and lignans, among others. GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and has sedative (sedative) and tranquilizing effects. Valerenic acid enhances the activity of GABA; valepotriates also have a sedative effect. Also, valereic acid, GABA and valepotriates have anxiety-inhibiting effects and valereic acid and valepotriates help relax muscles (spasmolytic activity).
Valerian for horses is therefore sometimes used to help calm them down in stressful situations This can be useful in situations such as transport, competitions or shows and moving (from stable) or getting used to new environments.
Dosage Valerian for horses
Our recommended dosage of Valerian is 2.5 grams per 100 kg of body weight.