Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a valued herb with pronounced calming effects. It grows in moist places in nature, but can also be easily cultivated in the garden. It needs loamy-sandy soil rich in nutrients and occasional watering. It is used in healing and cooking – most often in the form of tea or tincture.

Valerian is widespread in Europe, Asia and North America. It naturally grows in moist places – in forests, clearings, meadows, peat bogs and ditches.

🩺 Medicinal effects of valerian

If you suffer from:

• insomnia
• cardiac neuroses
• migraines
• nervous exhaustion

...valerian can help you thanks to its overall calming effects.

It is also used for:

• heartburn
• painful menstruation

Most common form: valerian drops (tincture)

🍽️ Valerian in the kitchen

Valerian can be added in small amounts, for example, to soups or with braised meat. However, its effects are reduced by heat, which is why it is used less often in cooking.

🍵 Recipe for valerian tea

Ingredients:

• 250 ml of water
  
• 1 teaspoon of dried crushed root
  

Instructions:

1. Boil the root in 250 ml of water for 10 minutes.
   

2. Let it steep for 15 minutes.
   

3. Strain and serve lukewarm in the morning and evening.