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Tea > Herbal Tea > Valerian Root Tea

Valerian Root
Valerian Root Tea
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis).

Rating: ***** 4.0
Item Number: 329
Tea type: Herbal Tea
Caffeine: None
Availability: In stock


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Description: *
Valerian Root Tea. Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis).

Try our Valerian Mint or Nighttime blend which contain Valerian Root.

Valerian is used against sleeping disorders, restlessness and anxiety, and as a muscle relaxant. It has also been used traditionally to treat gastrointestinal pain and spastic colitis. Valerian seems only to work when taken over longer periods (several weeks).

Use 1 level teaspoon per 6 oz cup. Heat water until boiling. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

Additional information >>

size price cups ** cost per cup  
    1/2 oz sample $1.00 6 $0.16 / cup add to cart
    1/4 lb $5.95 50 $0.11 / cup add to cart
    1/2 lb $11.30 100 $0.11 / cup add to cart
    1 lb $21.50 200 $0.10 / cup add to cart
    2 lbs $36.00 400 $0.09 / cup add to cart
    4 lbs $70.00 800 $0.08 / cup add to cart
** based on the standard definition of 2.25g of leaves per 6 oz cup, actual use may vary, does not include multiple infusions.

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***** tastes bad, works great 06/04/2009 10:56
"If you can get over the horrible taste this tea is great. It really helps you fall asleep. If you do get it make sure to keep it in an air tight container, otherwise it will stink up your whole house."

Posted by Stef | View all reviews by Stef (2)
***** no subject 01/28/2007 23:56
"Pretty good - best mixed with other teas. I make a bedtime brew with Valerian, Catnip, Peppermint and Rooibos. It tastes good and does the trick. Relaxes my mind, which is usually over-active. Make sure you dispose of the steeped root right away , it really smells bad when moist...doesn't taste bad, just smells bad!"

Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (13)
***** great for restless nights 12/11/2006 13:23
"I love this tea when I am stressed and cant sleep well I mix it with camimelle and lavender and it works like a charm"

Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (2)
***** no subject 10/23/2005 08:38
"great tea"

Posted by anonymous | View all reviews by anonymous (4)
 

Additional information:

Valerian(Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant whose root is often used in herbal therapeutic blends.

Other names: garden valerian, garden helioptrope, all-heal

Table of contents
1. Classification
2. Description
3. Traditional usage
4. Side effects
5. Tea blends
6. Chemical makeup
7. Learn more
8. References
9. Disclaimer

Classification


  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Order: Dipsacales
  • Family: Valerianaceae
  • Genus: Valeriana
  • Species: Valeriana officinalis


    Description


    Valerian(Valeriana officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant whose root is often used in herbal therapeutic blends.

    Traditional usage


    This list reflects the "traditional usage" of valerian root, which should be considered folklore unless supported by a scientific study. Studies, where available, are quoted and referenced. See the Disclaimer below.

  • Anxiety - valerian root is thought to relieve anxiety through its sedative properties, though no studies were reviewed to confirm this.

  • Epilepsy - valerian root was once recommended for treatment of epilepsy, although no studies have confirmed this.

  • Insomnia - valerian root is thought to relieve insomnia through its sedative properties, though no studies were reviewed to confirm this.

  • Pain - valerian root is thought to relieve pain through its sedative properties, though no studies were reviewed to confirm this.

    Ref: [2]

    Side effects


    This list reflects the common wisdom or folklore regarding side effects of valerian root as well as the result of scientific studies. See the Disclaimer below.

  • Addiction - folklore indicates withdrawal symptons may occur if taken in heavy doses for long periods of time.

  • Headaches - folklore indicates that headaches may occur if taken in heavy doses for long periods of time.

    Ref: [2]

    Tea blends


    Valerian root can be used alone as a tea or blended with other herbals. Common blends include:

  • Valerian root/Mint - valerian root is often blended with either peppermint or spearmint to take the edge off its somewhat unpleasant flavor as well as complementing its relaxing properties.

  • Valerian root/Lemon balm - these herbs are often blended together for their relaxation properties.

    Note: the above combinations of herbs and their effects should be considered "folklore" and are not based on clinical studies. See the Disclaimer below.

    Chemical makeup


    This list of chemicals represents the root material only, where possible, and is not comprehensive.

  • Acetic-acid
  • Acevaltrate
  • Actinidine
  • Alloaromadendrene
  • Aluminum
  • Ascorbic-acid
  • Ash
  • Azulene
  • Baldrianic-acid
  • Beta-bisabolene
  • Borneol
  • Bornyl-acetate
  • Bornyl-butyrate
  • Bornyl-formate
  • Bornyl-isovalerianate
  • Delta-cadinene
  • Calcium
  • Camphene
  • Carbohydrates
  • Caryophyllene
  • Chatinene
  • Chlorogenic-acid
  • Choline
  • Chromium
  • Cobalt
  • P-cymol
  • Deacetylisolavtrate
  • Didrovaltrate
  • Essential oils
  • Eremophilene eugenyl-isovalerate
  • Fat
  • Faurinol
  • Faurinone
  • Alpha-fenchene
  • Fiber
  • Formic-acid
  • Fructose
  • Glucose
  • Gum
  • Homodivaltrate
  • Homovaltrate
  • Hydroxyvalerinic-acid
  • Beta-ionone
  • Iron
  • Isoeugenyl-isovalerate
  • Isovalerianic-acid
  • Isovaleric-acid
  • Isovaleroxy-hydroxy-didrovaltrate
  • Alpha-kerzylalcohol
  • Ledol
  • Limonene
  • Magnesium
  • Manganese
  • Myrtenyl-isovalerianate
  • Niacin
  • Phosphorus
  • Beta-pinene
  • Potassium
  • Protein
  • Raffinose
  • Resin
  • Riboflavin
  • Selenium
  • Silicon
  • Beta-sitosterol
  • Beta-sitosterol-stearate
  • Sodium
  • Gamma-terpinene
  • Terpinolene
  • Thiamin
  • Tin
  • Tridecen-(1)-Pentain
  • Valechlorine
  • Alpha-valene
  • Beta-valene
  • Gamma-valene
  • Valenol
  • Valepotriates
  • Valerenic-acid
  • Valerenone
  • Valerianine
  • Valerianol
  • Valerianolic-acid
  • Valerianone
  • Valeric-acid
  • Valerine
  • Valerosidatum
  • Valeroside
  • Valtrate
  • Valtrate-isovaleroxyhydrin
  • Water
  • Zinc
  • Ref: [1]

    Learn more


  • PubMed - Clinical studies of Valeriana officinalis

    References


    1. Duke, James A. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. 2000 Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.

    2. Wikipedia wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerian

    Disclamier


    The information provided here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Dragonwater Tea Company LLC makes no claim as to the health benefits or appropriateness of any product for any medical condition. Please consult a physician for all medical advice.



    * The information provided here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Dragonwater Tea Company LLC makes no claim as to the health benefits or appropriateness of any product for any medical condition. Please consult a physician for all medical advice.

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