The plant Nardostachys jatamansi DC. (Valerianaceae) is a critically endangered rhizome bearing medicinal herb. It is restricted to specialized habitats in high altitudes of Himalaya ranging from 3000 to 5000m. Nardostachys jatamansi has been traditionally employed in treatment of wide range of disorders including nervous system, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, urinary...

This study describes the antidiarrhoeal and bronchodilatory activities of Valeriana wallichii D.C. (Valerianaceae). The crude extract of V. wallichii (Vw.Cr) caused inhibition of castor oil-induced diarrhoea in mice at 300-600 mg kg⁻¹. In guinea-pig trachea, Vw.Cr concentration dependently (0.03-3.0 mg mL⁻¹) relaxed the low K+ (25 mM)-induced contractions, with a mild effect on the contractions...

In some medicinal plants a specific plant-fungus association, known as arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis, increases the levels of secondary plant metabolites and/or plant growth. In this study, the effects of three different AM treatments on biomass and sesquiterpenic acid concentrations in two IN VITRO propagated genotypes of valerian ( VALERIANA OFFICINALIS L., Valerianaceae) were investi...

Valeriana officinalis belongs to the Valerianaceae family, is a well-known herb and medicinal plant. Plant roots are commonly used as medicine by pharmaceutical industry. Observation on morpho-agronomic characteristics of valerian propagated in vitro needed determine their morphological production field. The study aimed observe derived from culture. experiment was conducted at Indonesian Spices...

Three extracts of Valeriana wallichii DC (Valerianaceae) rhizome and fluoxetine were studied for antidepressant-like activity in two behavioral models, namely the forced swim test (FST) and the tail suspension test (TST). Fluoxetine as well as methanolic and aqueous extracts of V. wallichii induced monophasic dose-related decrements in immobility times in both tests. However, the aqueous-ethano...