Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.) is a native plant in Europe, Asia and North America. Most often it can be found on the banks of water, wet meadows and in moist forests. Other names used for this plant include garden valerian, garden heliotrope, setwall and all-heal.

Valerian Root has been used in herbalism since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. All underground part of Valerian are used - rhizomes and root, which have a strong and characteristic smell. Although the sweet-smelling flowers have sometimes been used for perfume making. 

How To Use Valerian Root Health Embassy

Infusion

1-2 tsp of crushed Valerian Root pour with 200ml of boiling water. Leave to infuse covered for 15-20 minutes, then strain and let it cooled and drink. It can be also used externally to wash the skin.

Macerate

Crush 5g of Valerian Root and pour with 200ml of cool water with the addition of 30ml of 70% strength spirit. Leave to macerate for 4 hours, then filter. Drink 50-100ml of macerate twice a day.

Wine tincture

Take 50g Valerian Root and pour 200ml of dry white wine. Leave to macerate for about 30 days. Then filter, pour into a bottle. Drink 10 drops (preferably in the morning, on an empty stomach).

This product description is for informational purposes only.

It does not replace the consultation with a doctor and cannot be used as a medication or be a part of therapy. All decisions on this matter should be consulted with your doctor.