Description
Valerian is a plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to up to four feet high and has trumpet-shaped flowers. The roots are used medicinally. Although the fresh root is relatively odorless, the dried root has a strong odor that many find unpleasant. Valerian is believed to have been used since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. It was used as a folk remedy for a variety of conditions such as sleeping problems, digestive complaints, nervousness, trembling, tension headaches and heart palpitations. Valerian’s popularity waned with the introduction of prescription sleep medication. There is no consensus on the active constituents of valerian. It’s possible that valerian’s activity may result from a combination of compounds rather than any one. Valerian appears to increase the body’s available supply of the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), possibly by increasing its production, decreasing its absorption or slowing its breakdown.
Health Benefits Of Valerian Tea
- Sleep
- Anxiety
Brewing
- Bring water almost to boil.
- Steep for only one minute to two minutes. Too long, and the taste can become too strong for most peoples tastes.
- Only one unheaped teaspoon is needed. This tea can be reused up to three times.
Origin: Albania
Ingredients: Valeriana officinalis
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