Flowering valerian plant (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian root in bulk: capsules and 10:1 extract powder for private label brands

Short answer: GOA Supply sells valerian (Valeriana officinalis) in two bulk forms: valerian root capsules in packs of 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000, and a 10:1 valerian root extract powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg. Both are available for wholesale and private label. Before you buy, ask for the specification and a certificate of analysis (CoA), and check the label rules where you sell: France, for example, requires a warning for children under 12 and asks for proof that valepotriates are absent.

What is valerian?

Valerian is Valeriana officinalis, a perennial herb with clusters of small pale flowers that grows wild across much of Europe. The part used in food supplements is the root, together with the other underground parts of the plant. In Compl'Alim, the French ingredient list for food supplements, these are the authorised plant parts; flowers and leaves are not listed.

Dried valerian root and its extracts have a strong, characteristic odour. Buyers who are new to the ingredient are often surprised by it, so it is worth planning for it in storage, capsule filling and packaging. Do not confuse valerian with lamb's lettuce (Valerianella locusta), a salad plant with a similar Latin name that has its own entry in the EU Novel Food Catalogue.

Valerian in bulk: the forms side by side

Form Specification (GOA Supply data) Order quantities Typical business use
Valerian capsules Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis) in vegetarian HPMC capsules; vegan, no artificial additives; HS code 210690; CoA downloadable on the product page 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000 capsules Supplement brands that pack and label ready-filled capsules, webshops, pharmacies and health food stores
Valerian extract powder Valerian root extract 10:1; light brown powder; at least 95% passes an 80 mesh sieve; origin China; vegan 10 / 50 / 100 kg Brands that fill their own capsules or tablets, contract manufacturers, powder blends

Smaller quantities than the standard tiers are possible on request for both forms.

What to check when you buy valerian wholesale

  • Root or extract. Ground root and extract are different ingredients with different names on the label. The capsules contain valerian root; the powder is a 10:1 root extract. Use the wording from the specification on your label and do not mix the two up in your ingredient list.
  • What 10:1 means. A 10:1 ratio means that about ten parts of dried root were used to make one part of extract. A ratio describes the process, not the content of specific compounds. If your formula needs a defined content of a marker such as valerenic acid, ask for it separately.
  • Valepotriates. Compl'Alim states that the absence of valepotriates must be demonstrated with analysis reports. If you plan to sell in France, ask your supplier for an analysis that covers valepotriates for every batch you use.
  • Extraction details. Ask which solvent was used for the extract and whether a carrier was added. A carrier has to appear in your ingredient list.
  • Particle size. At least 95% of the powder passes an 80 mesh sieve, an opening of about 0.18 mm. That fineness suits capsule filling and blending; for tablets, check flow and compression with your manufacturer.
  • Odour control. Store valerian in well-closed, odour-tight packaging, away from products that can take on smells, and plan a cleaning step on shared filling lines.
  • A CoA per batch. Check the batch number, the results against the specification, and the analyses for microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide residues.

EU rules for valerian in food supplements

Novel food status. When we checked on 10 November 2026, the EU Novel Food Catalogue had no entry for Valeriana officinalis. The catalogue does not list every plant, so ask the competent authority if you are in doubt. Compl'Alim lists the root and underground organs of Valeriana officinalis as authorised and does not flag them as novel food.

Label warnings. For France, Compl'Alim requires a label warning that advises against use by children under 12. It also lists advisory notes from ANSES and the European Medicines Agency for the root: not recommended for children under 12 or for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Other member states may have their own warnings, so check each country of sale.

Claims. Any nutrition or health claim must comply with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. Many claims for plant ingredients are still on hold at EU level, and medical claims are never allowed on a food supplement. The brand owner is responsible for every claim on the pack, the website and marketplace listings.

Private label valerian: what GOA Supply delivers and what you arrange

GOA Supply delivers both forms in bulk for your own packaging and label. The valerian capsules are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands; the extract powder goes to brands and manufacturers that fill or blend it themselves. As the brand owner you arrange the packaging, the label text with the national warnings, any claims, and the notifications: none in the Netherlands, FOODSUP in Belgium, Compl'Alim in France and the BVL in Germany. In Belgium the label must also give the scientific name of the plant, here Valeriana officinalis.

Ordering valerian in bulk

Capsules come in 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces and the extract powder in 10, 50 or 100 kg. Prices exclude VAT and shipping, we can arrange transport, and orders are usually shipped within 1–2 weeks. Specifications and CoAs are available on request. See all plant extracts and capsules in bulk, read how private label works or check the terms on our wholesale page. Our checklist for buying supplements in bulk lists the documents to collect for every product.

FAQ

Which part of the valerian plant is used in supplements?
The root and the other underground parts. Those are the plant parts that Compl'Alim lists as authorised for food supplements.

What is the difference between the valerian capsules and the extract powder?
The capsules contain valerian root and come ready-filled in vegetarian HPMC capsules. The powder is a 10:1 root extract for brands and manufacturers that fill capsules or tablets themselves.

Why do valepotriates matter when buying valerian?
Compl'Alim requires proof by analysis that valepotriates are absent. Ask for an analysis that covers them if you sell in France.

Which warning does a valerian label need in France?
A warning that advises against use by children under 12. Check the rules of every other country where you sell.

Why does valerian powder smell so strongly?
The strong odour is characteristic of valerian root and its extracts. It is normal for the ingredient, but it calls for odour-tight packaging and separate storage.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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