The major constituents include the monoterpene bornyl acetate and the sesquiterpene valerenic acid, which is characteristic of the species, in addition to other types of sesquiterpene. The constituents of the volatile oil are very variable due to population differences in genetics and to environmental factors. This plant is still the subject of considerable research aimed at establishing the chemical and pharmacological basis of the activity which has been clearly shown in a number of animal and clinical studies. officinalis is the species most commonly used in northern Europe and still retains its official pharmaco-poeial status although it is most commonly encountered as an ingredient of herbal medicines. The underground organs of members of the genus Valeriana (Valerianaceae), as well as related genera such as Nardostachys, are used in the traditional medicine of many cultures as mild sedatives and tranquillizers and to aid the induction of sleep.
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