Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis) 20:1 - 5G

Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis) 20:1 - packaging 5 g

The producer is the Czech company Brands of Hemp from Příbram, operating under the brand Canntropy, and it formulates the declaration of purpose in the same form as with other raw materials in the series: the product is for collection purposes only, not intended for direct consumption or smoking.

Valerian, more widely known as valerian root, is a perennial plant, which the producer’s card describes in detail: it grows up to 1.5 meters, has feathery, elongated leaves, and small pink or white flowers gathered in abundant inflorescences, and it mainly grows in moist meadows and forests. The characteristic smell of the root is what distinguishes it unmistakably. It is the root that the producer’s card mentions separately as part of the species description.

Ingredients

The producer’s card describes this raw material with a set of data that is common for the entire Canntropy series and which for this item looks like this:

• Valerian Root Extract (Valeriana officinalis)
• Extract ratio: 20:1
• Valerenic acid content: 0.8% - stated on the packaging
• Botanical family of the plant: Caprifoliaceae
• Habitat: moist meadows and forests

The ratio of 20:1 indicates the degree of concentration of the raw material and nothing more. However, with this extract, the producer also provides another value on the packaging that is not on its online card: 0.8% valerenic acid. This is a marker declaration, meaning information about the content of a specific compound, not just about the degree of concentration of the material. It is worth knowing, as both numbers together describe this extract.

The packaging is also carefully described: next to the declaration of purpose, the producer prints its address, company identification number, and age restriction, so the item is included in the collection with a complete set of identification data on one carton.

Specification

Usage

The declared purpose is for collection, so the producer’s card talks about storage, not preparation. Handling such raw material comes down to four things in practice:

• Keep the packaging tightly closed between inspections of the contents
• Store it in a dry and dark place - exactly as recommended by the producer
• Keep it out of reach of children and animals, also according to the product card
• When describing the item in your collection, provide the species, the 20:1 ratio, and the net weight of 5 g - values directly from the producer’s card

Valerian is often purchased for completely different reasons than for collection - if that is your case, the product card does not provide any basis for such use.

For whom

The 5 g packaging is a starter format: enough to see what a highly concentrated plant extract looks like and how it behaves, without spending money on a supply you do not yet need. This makes sense especially when you are just building your collection and checking which raw materials you want to keep permanently.

Valerian is a recognizable plant (it is hard to find a herb more rooted in European herbal tradition), so it usually cannot be missing from an organized collection. However, this product is not intended for those looking for valerian for brewing, in drops, or in capsules: the producer excludes consumption and smoking, and this declaration does not change regardless of the purpose for which someone buys it.

If you are looking for raw material for another use, look for it in the category specifically designated for that - we have separate shelves for aromatherapy herbs and herbal teas, described with their own declarations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ratio 20:1 mean?

This is the ratio of the mass of the raw material to the mass of the finished extract, provided by the producer. It describes the degree of concentration and nothing more. A separate piece of information is the marker declaration (the producer states 0.8% valerenic acid on the packaging) and it is this, not the ratio itself, that indicates the content of a specific compound in the material.

Why does the Latin name in the product title look different?

Because the producer records it inconsistently: in the title of the card, it appears as “Valeriana officialis,” while in the description on the same page, it is “Valeriana officinalis.” The second form is botanically correct and it is the one that stands in the description of this item. The product name in our store repeats the producer’s notation.

Is 5 g enough?

It depends on why you are reaching for this raw material. As a collection item, five grams is more than enough to see the form, color, and smell of the extract. If you plan to keep a given raw material permanently and in larger quantities, the producer offers the same extract in other packaging sizes as well.

Can I brew or take this extract?

No. The producer declares the purpose as strictly for collection and explicitly states that the material is not intended for direct consumption or smoking. This declaration comes from the entity responsible for the product and is valid in this form. For brewing, choose a product with the appropriate declaration on the packaging.

Variants and category

Canntropy offers a series of plant raw materials described according to one scheme, so they pair well together. In the same packaging format, we have the Koningskaars extract from the small-flowered mullein and the extract from ashwagandha. Other plant raw materials can be found in the Herbs category.

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Safety and storage

The producer makes it clear: this is a collection material, not intended for direct consumption or smoking. The product is not a food item, so any dosing circulating for this extract comes from outside the producer’s card and should not be relied upon. Store the packaging in a dry and dark place, out of reach of children and animals. Sale only to adults. If you are taking medications or are pregnant, discuss all herbal raw materials with your doctor first.

The product is not food or a dietary supplement and does not replace a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep it out of reach of children and animals.

Valerian Root Extract 20:1 in 5 g packaging is a sensible entry point into the Canntropy series: it takes up little space, has a clear description, and a complete set of producer declarations. We ship within 24 hours, and if you want to compare it with another raw material from the same line - write or call.