Packaging: 50g (or 500g & 1kg), containing the roots of the plant.
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Other Names: Nard, Wild Elder, Myristica, Alenaia & Asprophyllos
Properties:
● Helps with insomnia.
● For arthritis.
● For colitis.
● For migraines.
● For diarrhea.
● For headaches.
● For irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
● For hypertension.
● For menopause.
● For psoriasis.
● For rheumatism.
● For nervous tension.
● For toothache.
● For sciatica.
● For menstrual pain.
Origin: Greece, Imathia region (cultivated).
Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.
Preparation:
Add 1 teaspoon of grated Valerian root (or a small pinch of ungrated) to a pot with 1 glass of water, boil for 5-10 minutes, then strain and drink.
Historical Information:
The botanical name "Valerian" comes from the Latin word "valere" (to be healthy), indicating the plant's healing power. In the medical text of Lors (just before 800 AD), Valerian root was described as a remedy for balancing sleep and wakefulness: "Excessive sleep is balanced by wakefulness, and in cases of severe insomnia, it ensures sleep, relieving exhaustion and removing lethargy." The pyridine alkaloids in Valerian act as sexual stimulants in cats, causing them to roll around on the ground, meowing with euphoria, simply from smelling the plant.
Scientifically Proven Applications:
Both the Commission E and ESCOP support the use of Valerian root for conditions of anxiety and sleep disorders due to nervousness. Valerian's active substance is believed to affect the metabolism of nerve cells, especially the release and reuptake of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The combination of Valerian’s components has shown sedative, calming, anxiolytic, antispasmodic, and relaxing effects in animal experiments. In humans, taking Valerian causes slight changes in resting electroencephalograms (brain activity readings), though different from those caused by diazepam (Valium).
