vlerian
Valeriana officinalis
Valerian is one of the best-known herbs for night’s sleep and easing nervous tension. Its sedative promoting a good effects were first ’ recognized in the seventeenth century, and since then it has enjoyed a | long history of Safe and effective use. Its Latin name. Valeriana, means well-being,.” In popular lore, it is known as cat’s weed or moonroot.
vlerian
Valeriana officinalis
🙤 Plant Facts:
Valerian belongs to the umbelliferous Jamily of plants. Growing up to 5 feet tall, this graceful perennial emits a spicy aroma and tastes slightly bitter. Remedies are often made from its cylindrical rootstocks, which spread via underground runners.
🙤 Origin
Valerian is native to Europe and the parts of Asia that have a moderate climate. It prefers moist soil—swampy meadows in particular—but it also grows on the plains and in the mountains, even at altitudes above 6,000 feet.
🙤 Parts used
The rootstock (rhizome) of the healing plant is used in natural medicine; it is used fresh or dried. which is done at temperatures above 104°F.
🙤 Components
The root of the valerian plant contains various active medicinal agents: approximately 5 percent valepotriate (the calming substance), 1.5 percent essential oil from Borneo camphor, formic and acetic acids, mucilage and tannins.
🙤 Indications
A popular natural tranquilizer, valerian is an excellent remedy for all forms of nervousness. It helps to alleviate anxiety; it promotes sound sleep; and its calming effects benefit those suffering from exhaustion or mental burnout as well. The herb also appears to have anti- convulsive properties. However, some people cannot digest valerian properly and may get headaches or feel nervous when using it. In these instances, another herb should be used.
Extra Tip
To use valerian in a medicinal preparation, first crush the dried root in a mortar; it will have an unpleasant smell. A scant teaspoon of the powder is sufficient to make a cup of tea.
A remedy for insomnia, anxiety and restlessness
✽ Methods of Administration ✽
♦ Valerian tea
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of dried valerian. Allow to steep for 5 min. enhance the calming effect.
♦ Tablets
Valerian comes in tablets and capsules. Take 1 or 2 capsules or tablets (200mg each) upto3 ttmesaday
♦ Drops
Take 30 drops, or up to 2 tsp, of liquid valerian in glass of lukewarm water. repeat up 3 times daily.
♦ Valerla bath sachets
Place 3/4 oz of dried valerian root pieces in a small cotton bag. Let the The sherb bath is ideal for calm mg nervous -or agitated, children.
♦ Valerla soak
Soak 3/4. of dried soak valerian-root pieces in water for 10-12 use it in your bath. For an even quicker solution, try one of the ready-made bath products that contain valerian and other herbs.
Extra Tip
To use valerian in a medicinal preparation, first crush the dried root in a mortar; it will have an unpleasant smell. A scant teaspoon of the powder is sufficient to make a cup of tea.