Valeriana officinalis

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Powerful plant ally for soothing frayed nerves and alleviating insomnia. (Valeriana officinalis)


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Scientific name:  Valeriana officinalis

Higher classification: Valeriana

Family: Valerianaceae

Rank: Species

Used plant part: Only the leaves and the flowering tops.

What is Valeriana officinalis?

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), a member of the Valerianaceae family, is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia and naturalized in North America [1]. It has a distinctive odor that many find unpleasant [2,3]. Other names include setwall (English), Valerianae radix (Latin), Baldrianwurzel (German), and phu (Greek)

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, V. edulis) is a herb that is often used to reduce anxiety and promote sedation. The herb is extracted from a solution that typically contains a combination of water, ethanol, or methanol. The extraction is then served as a tea or taken as a capsule or tablet about 30–60 min prior to bedtime.

Valeriana officinalis, commonly called garden heliotrope, common valerian or all-heal, is a clumping perennial with scented leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but has escaped gardens and locally naturalized in the northern U. S. and Canada. It typically grows in damp locations, but also can be found in drier soils. It often naturalizes along roads or in fields. it has been used for many years in herbal medicines for treating a large number of problems including anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. Extracts have also been used in perfumes, herbal teas and for flavoring in a variety of food product.

 

What does Valeriana officinalistaste like?

The roots of the valerian tree have a strong, earthy and somewhat pine-smelling aroma. Therefore, the tea also has a strong aroma that leans toward a woodsy, evergreen taste. The longer the tea steeps, the stronger the odor and the more bitter the tea becomes. It may remind you of a strong essential oil such as tea tree.

Combine valerian tea with other herbal teas to change the flavor and make it more appealing. Try flavors such as lemon or peppermint to reduce the bitter taste. You can also add honey, sugar, milk or lemon to your valerian tea until you reach a flavor that you can enjoy before going to sleep. Use caution when combining valerian tea with other calming teas such as chamomile or lemon balm as the sedative properties may be too high.

 

 

What Are the Culinary Uses for Valeriana officinalis?

 

In the middle ages, valerian was used as a condiment and was considered a staple food. It was regularly added to soups and stews, and the dried root was made into flour. The young leaves were eaten in early spring. I don’t know of anyone who considers the plant as food now, but it is available in a survival situation.

 

What are the health benefits of Valeriana officinalis?

 

People may drink valerian tea to help treatTrusted Source:

    insomnia

   depression

   anxiety

   premenstrual syndrome

   menopause symptoms

   headaches

 

A 2018 animal studyTrusted Source states that people may also use valerian as a muscle relaxant. However, more research is required before people consider using valerian for this purpose.

 

 

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