VALERIAN ROOT TEA
Botanical Name - Valeriana officinalis
Organic Status - Trade
Country of Origin - Poland
Plant Part - Root
Form - Root Cut
Valerian root has been used since the times of ancient Greece and Rome as a medicinal herb and was believed to help with insomnia and pain relief.Other names of this herb are garden valerian, garden heliotrope and all-heal. The name "Valerian" comes from the Latin verb valere (to be strong, healthy).Suggested preparation: add 1 heaped teaspoon per cup of water and cover in boiling water. Allow to steep for up to 10 minutes, then strain and serve. Add other herbs or honey to create a delightful tea.Enjoy this as a relaxing herbal tea!DID YOU KNOW?*In medieval Sweden Valerian was placed in the wedding clothes of the groom to ward off the "envy" of the elves.*Hippocrates and Galen used Valerian as a medicinal herb.*Valerian is apparently a cat-attractant like catnip.*There are many studies on the sedative effect of Valerian.
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