Valerian Valeriana Officinalis

Valerian valeriana officinalis

Valerian valeriana officinalis is nature's tranquilizer because of its  sedating and depressant effect on the nervous system. This the because of a chemical called valepotriates. Other constituents of valerian valeriana officinalis are isovalerianic acid, borneoil and alkaloids. The parts of valerian valeriana officinalis that are used for medical purposes are the root and rhizome. 

Apart from being a tranquilizer, valerian valeriana officinalis also works as an antispasmodic, expectorant, diuretic, hypotensive, carminative and mildly analgesic.

How Valerian valeriana officinalis is used and Valerian Health Benefits.

• Used as A Maceration : Soak chopped valerian root for 8 to 10 hours in cold water. Take one cup three times a day to treat anxiety, nervous tension, or high blood pressure linked to stress.
• Used as A Capsule: The ground root of valerian valeriana officialis may be added to capsules. Valerian valeriana officinalis capsules can also be bought from Amazon by clicking the banner opposite this paragraph.
• Used A Tincture: Take 6 dropperfuls of Valerian valeriana officinalis tincture 3 times daily for nervous problems
• Used As Compress: Valerian valeriana officinalis can also be used as a compress. To achieve this soak a pad in container or a cup of maceration or diluted tincture and apply this Valerian soaked pad to muscle cramps or the abdomen for period pain and colic.
• Used As Valerian Root Tea. The ground root of valerian can also be used as valerian tea to treat all sorts of nervous problems.

Valerian root has also been shown is various scientific studies to help those with sleeping problems or insomnia. It can be taken in any form that you prefer.

Marshmallow Remedies

Marshmallow althea officinalis has been valued for thousand of years for its healing and soothing action both internally and externally. Its roots and leaves can also be eaten as vegetables. Its root is used as a demulcent, expectorant, diuretic and wound herb. The leaves can be used as expectorant, diuretic, demulcent while the flower can be used as expectorant.

Marshmallow Used As a Poultice


Make a paste from 1 teaspoon of powdered marshmallow root mixed with a little water and applied on boils, abscesses, ulcers and wounds.

Marshmallow leaf infusion


Taking marshmallow leaf infusion daily is effective  for treating bronchitis, asthma, catarrh or pleurisy.

Marshmallow Root maceration


Soaking marshmallow roots in cold water overnight hs been shown to be effective against acid reflux, gastric ulceration, cystitis and dry coughs.