Botanical Name:<\/strong> Valeriana officinalis<\/em> Valerian Root Cut comes from Valeriana officinalis<\/em>, a hardy perennial herb that typically grows between 1 and 4 feet tall. The plant\u2019s underground portion is made up of a short rhizome with many fine roots attached. Once dried, the root develops a very strong, distinctive aroma that valerian is well known for.<\/p>\n The leaves are divided into narrow, toothed leaflets and have a mild fragrance when crushed. During flowering season, the plant produces small pale pink to white blossoms in delicate clusters.<\/p>\n Valerian root has a long history of traditional herbal use and remains a popular botanical in herbal preparations today.<\/p>\n Valerian root is commonly prepared as a decoction, which works well for roots, bark, seeds, and other dense plant materials.<\/p>\n Basic decoction method:<\/strong> Herbal decoctions can be enjoyed as is, or flavored with:<\/p>\n honey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n natural fruit juice<\/p>\n<\/li>\n stevia leaf powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n licorice root powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medications.<\/p>\n All information provided on this website is for educational purposes only.<\/p>\n These statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada.<\/p>\n This product information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Valerian Root Cut Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalisCommon Names: Valerian, Common Valerian, Tagara, Nata, Baalaka, Baldrian, Garden Heliotrope, Wild Valerian, and other traditional regional namesOrigin: PolandHarvest Method: CultivatedPart Used: Root \/ Rhizome Product Overview Valerian Root Cut comes from Valeriana officinalis, a hardy perennial herb that typically grows between 1 and 4 feet tall. The plant\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[17],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-74","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-driedherbs","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-variable"},"yoast_head":"\n
Common Names:<\/strong> Valerian, Common Valerian, Tagara, Nata, Baalaka, Baldrian, Garden Heliotrope, Wild Valerian, and other traditional regional names
Origin:<\/strong> Poland
Harvest Method:<\/strong> Cultivated
Part Used:<\/strong> Root \/ Rhizome<\/p>\nProduct Overview<\/h2>\n
Suggested Preparation<\/h2>\n
Add 1 tablespoon<\/strong> of dried valerian root to 1 cup of water<\/strong> in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes<\/strong>. Strain well, pressing the herb to extract as much liquid as possible.<\/p>\nOptional Serving Tips<\/h2>\n
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Important Notice<\/h2>\n