Valerian Root (Valeriana
officinalis)
Family: Valerianacea
Common medicinal properties: Adaptogens, Anodyne ,
Antispasmodic , Aromatic , Nervine, Sedative
Current Research:
Contraindications:
Alcohol interacts with VALERIAN
Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts
with VALERIAN
Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts
with VALERIAN
Parts Used: Roots
Constituents: acetic acid, ascorbic acid, beta-ionone, calcium, caffeic acid, magnesium, manganese, quercitin, valeric acid
Folk applications: Used in protective sachets, hung in the home
to guard against lightning and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep. A
sprig of the plant pinned to a women’s clothing will cause men to “Follow her like
children”. The plant will calm quarrelling couples. Valerian root, powdered, is
sometimes used as graveyard dirt in workings.
Personal observations
Fresh:
Dried:
Water infusion:
Alcohol infusion from dried:
Oil infusion:
Essential oil:
Receipts
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