Valerian Root Tea (Valeriana officinalis L.)

Valerian Root tea

Improve your quality of life with our Valerian Root! If stress, nervousness, and anxiety are part of your everyday life, try our Valerian Root Tea. Recognized since ancient times for helping to balance the nervous system.

Ingredients: 100% Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis L.).

What is Valerian?

Valerian or Valeriana officinalis is a plant with calming potential also known as common valerian, cat's valerian, garden valerian and garden heliotrope. In the classical era, it is said to have been used as an aromatic ingredient in perfumes or baths. Interestingly, Valeriana officinalis may have existed since 460 BC and today, probably, have 270 species. The origin of the word “Valeriana” comes from the Latin “valere” (strength, health, and tranquillity), related to its contribution to a good quality of life.

Although cultivated in many European countries, Valerian is common in North Asia, North America and Brazil. Valeriana officinalis in its natural state is a favourite plant of hundreds of moths, flies, and butterflies. It also stimulates cats, improving their well-being. Unlike humans, cats appreciate the smell of Valerian, whether dried or natural. Hence, the name cat's valerian.

Valerian Root is used in cooking to flavour fresh drinks and salads.

What it's Valerian Tea used for

You can take Valerian Tea to relieve nervous tension, rheumatic pain, stress, insomnia, cramps, migraines, anxiety, mild depression and hypertension.

Water temperature: 100 °C

Infusion time: 5 to 8 minutes.

Recommended quantity: 2 teaspoons per cup (250 to 300ml) or 2 tablespoons per 1L of water. It is recommended to consume 2 to 4 cups a day in the afternoon/evening outside main meals.

How to prepare Valerian Tea?

In a container, pour 1L of boiled water and add 2 tablespoons of Valerian Root. Cover and leave to infuse for 5 to 8 minutes. Finally, strain it and wait for it to cool down, covered. You can add a few drops of lemon or mint leaves to flavour the infusion. It is not necessary to add sugar or sweetener.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Warnings: If you take medication for the nervous system or anxiety, talk to your doctor before taking Valerian Root Tea. It is recommended that you take this tea for 2 to 4 weeks. You should avoid prolonged consumption of Valerian except on medical advice. When consumed in excess, it may cause severe headaches, nausea, vomiting and weakness. Valerian tea is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Note: The image shown was made in our company, although, the cut typology and dimensions of the plant may vary from delivery to delivery or time of year.