VALERIAN

["Tracey" <tracey@tbt.co.za>]

Hi, guys.  There is a lengthy debate going on on Horseman's Advisor re
Valerian, its efficacy and its legality.


I've enclosed the latest argument.


Can one of you bright sparks educate me, so that I can educate the other
folks, and look seriously clever for a while?


Tracey




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>The Horseman's Advisor: BULLETIN BOARD members only: The
>Lounge: Kick back and relax.: Alternative Medicine and
>Epistomology: Valerian
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>
>By James Hart (Jhart) on Thursday, August 03, 2000 - 03:56
>pm:
>
> Thanks for all those responses. This has raised some
>further interesting points.  We have had horses tested that
>are on a product containing Valerian and they have been
>clear. Apparently this herb really frustrates the scientists
>because they don't know how it works.  None of the
>individual components in the herb have a strong action by
>themselves, but when they are all together in the herb they
>work a treat.
>
>My understanding is that there is no test for Valerian.  So
>if you can't test for it how can you ban it??
>
>Jordana, you say it is banned in the US.  What is the body
>that bought in the ruling.?  Same question for Aus. too?
>
>Imogen did you use a dry or liquid product?  How quickly did
>you notice an effect?  If it works why not keep using it and
>get a swab test done and see if it shows up.
>
>
>Use this link to go directly to the discussion:
>http://www.horseadvice.com/cgi-bin/advisor/show.cgi?10/7362
>