- Medicinal Herbs
- >
- Valerian
Valerian
SKU:
$9.99
$9.99
Unavailable
per item
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Description:
Valerian is a hardy perennial clumping herb that doesn't mind its feet being wet. Roots have a interesting odor. Some say it smells like dirty socks. Roots are the primary part of the herb used for medicine.
Growing:
- perennial
- sun-part shade
- well draining moist retention soil
- moderate water
- harvest: roots (preferred) & leaves
How to use?
- infusions (30 min)
- dried teas
- syrup
- tinctures
Notes:
- harvest roots in fall after die back or early spring
- leaves are good to add to a compost pile
- root smell like dirty socks
Sold out