Valerian
Valeriana officinalis · Valerenic acid
Mechanism
Baldrianwurzel enthält Valerensäure mit beruhigenden Eigenschaften (GABAerge Modulation). Aufgrund dieser pharmakologischen Wirkung ist Valerensäure im FEI-Reglement als verbotene Substanz gelistet — für Sportpferde im FEI-Bereich damit ausgeschlossen. Außerhalb des Wettkampfs wird Baldrian traditionell zur Beruhigung verwendet.
Cautions
- · FEI: valerenic acid is a prohibited substance — not permitted in competition
- · Sedative effect — mind handling/road safety
Sources
Frequently asked questions
Is Valerian a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?
Equiterna classes Valerian as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.
Is Valerian allowed at FEI competitions?
In the profile, Valerian is listed with the FEI status “Prohibited”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.
Which dosage do the sources give for Valerian?
Stated in the profile: relevant only outside FEI competition. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.
Which sources are there for Valerian?
The profile cites: FEI EPSL 2024, ESCOP, and PMID:33463459.
Usage note
This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.
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Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is source-attributed (PubMed, specialist journals, NRC/GfE, EU regulations) and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.