Table 1 Content of valerenic acid and valtrate in commercial preparations available in Switzerland. Data are reported as mg/100 mg of commercial preparation ± SD.

From: Immunological evaluation of herbal extracts commonly used for treatment of mental diseases during pregnancy

Formulation

Valerenic acid (n = 3)

Valtrate (n = 2)

Baldriparan

0.235 ± 0.009

< 0.001

Sedonium

0.098 ± 0.011

< 0.001

Zeller Schlaf Forte

0.071 ± 0.002

< 0.001

Arkopharma Valerian

0.168 ± 0.005

< 0.003

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