Valerian Root Organic, Valeriana Officials | Dried Herbs

Description

Valeriana officinalis, commonly known as garden heliotrope, common valerian, or all-heal, is a clumping perennial native to Europe and western Asia. It has also escaped gardens and locally naturalized in the northern U.S. and Canada¹. Here are some key points about Valeriana officinalis:

• Description:
  • Height: Typically grows 3-5 feet tall (occasionally up to 6 feet).
  • Leaves: Odd-pinnate, with 7-10 pairs of toothed, lance-shaped leaflets. Leaves are aromatic when bruised.
  • Flowers: Trumpet-shaped, 4-7 mm long, with a light pink or white corolla and 5 spreading lobes. Blooms in June-July.
  • Roots: Strong-smelling roots yield the herbal drug valerian, which has been used for centuries to address issues like anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia.
• Cultivation:
  • Prefers moist, rich loam soil but can tolerate average garden soils.
  • Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeds.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding.
• How to Use:
  • Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds, and berries.
  • To make a decoction, add 1 tablespoon of dried valerian root to 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-60 minutes. Strain and enjoy!
• :You may:
  • Sweeten herbal tea with honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder, or licorice root powder.

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