Alert over popular herbal supplement
The TGA has launched an investigation into the safety of valerian and wants GPs to watch out for patients with liver injuries
GPs are being urged to be alert to liver injury caused by valerian, a complementary medicine typically used to treat menopause symptoms, sleeplessness and mild anxiety.
The TGA has announced it is investigating the safety of valerian (Valerian officinalis), a medicinal herb permitted in Australia and readily available over-the-counter without a safety warning.
