Valerian

Latin Name: Valeriana officinalis
Common Names: Garden valerian, All-heal
Parts Used: Roots
Association: Root Chakra, Pisces, Neptune
Energetics: Warming, Relaxing
Element: Water
History: Used since ancient times for its sedative properties. Popular in European herbal medicine.
How To Take: As a tea or tincture.
Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy. May interact with sedatives.
Activity: Nervine, Sedative, Antispasmodic
Uses: Promotes sleep, reduces anxiety, and relieves muscle tension.
Nutrients & Constituents: Valerenic acid, essential oils, alkaloids.
Plant Description: A perennial with pink or white flowers and a strong, earthy scent.
Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.