What does it help with
- Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep
- Nervous anxiety and tension
- Functional palpitations
- Intestinal cramps psychosomatic origin
Active compounds
Valerianic acid, valepotriates, isovalerianic acid, GABA.
Valerianic acids suppress GABA breakdown in the brain. Effect appears after 2–4 weeks of regular use.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodOctober – November
Plant partsroot (rhizom)
Dryingchop, 40 °C, good airing
Shelf life2–3 years
Preparation methods
TinctureTeaCapsulesBathCombination with lemon balm
Pro tip: Fresh root smells bad — that's normal. Alcohol tincture removes the smell. Effect after 2 weeks, not immediately.
Recipes
1 Valerian tea for sleep ▾
Pour 250 ml cold water over 1 tsp root, leave overnight to macerate. Warm and drink 30–60 min before bed.
2 Combined tea ▾
Valerian (1 part), lemon balm (2 parts), hops (0.5 part). 2 tsp/250 ml. Drink 2× daily for anxiety.
3 Valerian bath ▾
Boil 50 g root in 2 litres water for 20 min. Strain and add to bath. Strongly calming.
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Valerian tincture · Hops and passionflower combo · Valerian capsules · Valerian syrup · Cold macerate · Valerian wine
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