Our valerian root extract comes from the hand-harvested roots of valerian plants that are at least 2 years old. Found in their natural habitat in the temperate Himalayas 1000-3000m above sea level, the plants are harvested with water-saving methods. After harvesting, the finely chopped root pieces undergo food-grade water-ethanol extraction; the resulting extract is gently spray dried.
The only other ingredient is premium gum arabic, cultivated without the use of plant protection products. In contrast to microcrystalline cellulose, a widely used synthetic filler often mixed with nanoparticles, gum arabic is a natural, fibre-rich food. Our fair trade gum arabic is climate neutral and is sustainably cultivated to conserve resources.
For the capsule shells we use custom-made HPMC capsules that, unlike most other HPMC and pullulan capsules on the market, are 100% free from controversial additives such as carrageenans and PEG. We then package this product in environmentally friendly amber glass.