Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) Dry Root

-Available in 1 oz.

-Sealed in a silver stand up zip pouch for freshness

-SKU # VAL-DH33

*Health Benefits:

• Sleep

• Insomnia

• Stimulates the heart

• Circulation

• Lungs

• Restores the nerves, spine and brain

• Lifts the spirits

• Rids of depression

• Good for menstrual cramps

• Headaches

• Circulates the Qi

• Loosens constraint

• Allays irritability

• Induces rest

• Fosters the yin

• Resolves fear

• Clears deficiency heat

• Supports the heart

• Restores the liver, stomach and pancreas

• Good for digestive disorders

• Dredges the kidneys

• Promotes urination

• Strengthens the eyes

• Benefits vision

• Activates immunity

• Retrains infection

• Antidotes poison

• Clears parasites

• Promotes tissue repair

• Good for migraines

• ADHD

• Nervous disorders

• Restlessness

Magickal Properties:

• Used for Love, Sleep, Purification and protection

• The rather ill smelling root, powdered, is used in protective sachets, hung in the home to guard it against lightening, and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep

• A sprig of the plant pinned to womens clothing will cause men to “follow her like children”.

• Valerian root is also added to Love sachets

• If a couple is quarreling introduce some of this herb into the area and soon all will be calm

• The Greeks hung a sprig of Valerian under a window to charm away evil

• Powdered, it is sometimes used as graveyard dust

Nutrition:

• Calcium

• Magnesium

Warnings:

• DO NOT OPERATE MACHINERY OR DRIVE WHEN ON THIS HERB!!

• Not recommended for children or pregnant women

Methods of administration:

• Tincture

• Tea

• Infusion with honey

Applications:

• Sedative

• Antispasmodic

• Nervine

• Calmative

Drug Interactions:

• Antidepressant medications

• Sedatives

• Alcohol

***Please double check with an interaction checker (Web MD) to see if any prescription medications you're on might interact with any supplements or herbs you may be taking or wish to take***

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Suggested Use:

• Make a tincture/herbal extract by mixing 1 part dry herb to 4 parts alcohol (80 proof vodka NOT rubbing alcohol).  Shake every day for 6 weeks, strain and store in an amber glass bottle in the dark.  Take 6-15 drops 2 times a day for the above health reasons.

• Make an oil by mixing one part dried powder to 4 parts Extra Virgin olive oil.  You can either follow the directions of the tincture above but replace the alcohol with olive oil or make a double boiler on the stove by placing a pan with water on the stove with water in it and a glass container, preferably a glass measuring cup with a spout inside the pan of water.   Fill the glass container with the herb and cover with oil. Let the herb sit in the oil, stir over medium heat for 2 hours, strain and put in an amber bottle and store in a dark place.

• Begin with small doses and increase until you begin to feel the effects

*Disclaimer: Please do your own research before using my products. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Discontinue use if you have any side effects. Can cause allergic reactions. Consult a health practitioner before using these products or if you have any serious medical conditions, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications.