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What is Valerian?
Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia that currently grows in most parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word "valere" meaning to be healthy or strong. The root of the plant is believed to contain its active constituents. Use of valerian as a sedative and anti-anxiety treatment has been reported for more than 2,000 years. For example, in the 2nd Century AD, Galen recommended valerian as a treatment for insomnia. Related species have been used in traditional Chinese and Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Preparations for use on the skin have been used to treat sores and acne, and valerian by mouth has been used for other conditions such as digestive problems, flatulence (gas), congestive heart failure, urinary tract disorders, and angina (chest pain).
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Also known as heliotrope, heal-all, Valeriana, tagara, Valeriana officinalis, valeriane, Valerians, Garden Heliotrope, blessed herb, valeriana officinalis l., setwall, vandal root, Valerianas, capon's tail, Valeriana officinali, Garden Heliotropes
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Valerian
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Vandal root
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Tagara
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Setwall
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Heliotrope
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Garden Heliotrope
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Capon's tail
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Blessed herb
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Wild valerian
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Vermont valerian
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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Great wild valerian
Valerian is a tallish plant with clusters of pink or, less commonly, white flowers. A perennial grows to 4-5 feet. Leaves strongly divided, pinnate with lance-shaped leaflets, lower ones toothed. Tiny, pale pink to whitish, tubular flowers, grow in three-forked terminal heads in tight clusters, each flower has a small, inrolled calyx at the base, as the fruits form, calyces become feathery parachutes. Blooms June to July. V. officinalis bears pinkish-lavender or pinkish-white flowers, V. rubra, red, V. cocinea, deep red. Partial shade. Zones 4-9. Other varieties: Native Americans used 2 different herbs that were both called valerian. Valerian: tobacco root (V. edulis) the Nevada Paiutes called "Gwee-ya" and the Northern Paiutes called "Ku-ya." And valerian (V. septentrionalis) the Blackfeet used as a hot drink from the roots for stomach trouble.
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www.emedicinal.com