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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Herbsmith Rx Valerian Root is a single-herb herbal powder that calms the Shen, relaxes spasms, supports Heart function, and promotes healthy digestive motility in cats and dogs. Valerian root is a powerful antispasmodic and nervine with a calming effect on the nervous system, with no narcotic effects. It supports healthy circulatory function and digestive motility alongside its Shen-calming action. Available in canine blend powder in multiple sizes. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Active ingredient: Xie Cao (Valeriana officinalis), Valerian root.
Contact your authorizing veterinarian for specific inactive ingredient information for your selected size.
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Valerian Root is a single-herb formula with broad actions across the Shen, channels, Heart, and digestive system:
Valerian Root contains a potent nervine and antispasmodic herb (Valeriana officinalis) with Shen-calming, Heart-regulating, and Qi-moving actions that may interact with certain medications. Pets on sedative or anxiolytic medications (including trazodone, gabapentin, alprazolam, and phenobarbital), cardiac medications, or GI motility medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as Valerian root's calming and antispasmodic properties may enhance or interact with these medications. Discuss Valerian root use with your veterinarian prior to any procedure requiring anesthesia. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include sedatives and anxiolytics, cardiac medications and antiarrhythmics, anesthesia protocols, chemotherapy agents, and GI motility medications (prokinetics and antispasmodics). Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Herbsmith Rx Valerian Root is most commonly recommended for cats and dogs with TCVM patterns of Shen disturbance, Qi stagnation in the channels, or digestive Qi stagnation, where Valerian root's broad nervine and antispasmodic actions can address the restlessness, muscle tension, and digestive discomfort associated with these patterns. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for patients with signs of anxiety, nervous tension, muscle spasm, or digestive motility issues rooted in Shen disturbance or Qi stagnation. After an evaluation, your veterinarian will determine whether Valerian root is appropriate for your pet's specific TCVM pattern.
You can mix Valerian Root powder directly into your pet's food. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific dosing guidance for your cat or dog. The canine blend powder is formulated for both cats and dogs, with size options ranging from 75g for cats and smaller dogs to 1200g for long-term or multi-pet use. Do not administer without veterinary authorization.
No. Herbsmith Rx Valerian Root has a calming and antispasmodic effect on the nervous system, but it does not have narcotic effects. Its Shen-calming action works through Valerian root's natural nervine properties rather than through narcotic or sedative mechanisms. However, because Valerian root does have calming properties, it may enhance the effects of sedative medications such as trazodone, gabapentin, or phenobarbital if your pet is already on those medications; always inform your veterinarian of all supplements your pet is receiving.
Always consult your veterinarian before combining Valerian Root with other medications or supplements. Due to its Shen-calming properties, it may enhance the effects of sedative medications such as trazodone, gabapentin, or phenobarbital, and should be used with caution alongside cardiac medications given its Heart-regulating action. Your authorizing veterinarian will evaluate potential interactions based on your pet's specific health history, current medications, and laboratory results before prescribing this formula.
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