| Description | This is a package of Valeriana Dispert, a medical sample of Valerian. It consists of an oval-shaped tin case featuring pink and black decorations and lettering. The text on the tin reads:
"KM 30 Pillen Valeriana Dispert, Gedeponeerd merk, Droog Extract uit Rad. Valerianae. 1-3 pillen naar behoefte. N.V. Dispert, Den Haag."
Once the embossed cap, marked "Valeriana Dispert," is removed, small, round, white pills are visible inside. The tin comes with a folded instruction leaflet printed in blue ink in English:
"Please Keep! 30 dragées Valeriana - Dispert
Dry extract from the Valerian root, the natural Nervine and Sedative, pharmacologically standardised (3 dragées 100 V.M.U.) Advantages: Absence of odour and taste, Absolute harmlessness, Good toleration, Rapid and reliable action, Pure, natural product (without any admixture).
Indications for use: Nervous disturbances of all kinds, whether due to psychic effect or to the incidents of every-day or occupational life, Nervous heart and vascular affections, Nervous digestive disturban-ces, Ailments incidental to preg-nancy, derangements of the menopause or the menstrual period.
Dosage: 1-3 dragées, 3 times daily, or as required. As a soporific 3-5 dragées some time (pre-ferably hour) before re-tiring (swallow without mas-ticating).
Packings: For the pocket: Convenient aluminium box containing 30 dragées. Glasses containing 100 and 200 dragées (for refilling the pocket box). The Disperts" are highly approved therapeutical agents prepared by the Krause desiccation process. N.V. DISPERT, Den Haag.
Sole concessionaires for the United Kingdom and Dominions (India excepted) COATES & COOPER LTD. 94, Clerkenwell Road, LONDON E.C.1 34610"
Additionally, the leaflet is stamped in black ink "05114 Medical Sample"
Valeriana Dispert was a herbal sedative and anxiolytic, commonly used to promote relaxation, relieve nervous tension, and aid sleep. The pills contained a dry extract from the root of Valeriana officinalis (valerian root), known for its calming effects on the nervous system. They were typically taken in doses of one to three pills as needed. While valerian remains in use today in modern herbal medicine, formulations and dosages have evolved over time. |