Valerian

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I don't know wich valerian you have, but ehre is some information from the

native american ethnobotany database:

 

http://herb.umd.umich.edu/

 

Valeriana dioica var. sylvatica S. Wats.

Woods Valerian; Valerianaceae

Thompson Drug (Adjuvant)

 

- Dried, powdered roots and leaves mixed with tobacco as a flavoring.

Steedman, E.V. 1928 The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British

Columbia. SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522 (p. 495)

 

- Chewed leaves spat on cuts and bruises.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

- Poultice of various plant parts used on cuts, wounds, bruises or

inflammations.

Steedman, E.V. 1928 The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British

Columbia. SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522 (p. 460)

 

- Decoction of roots, leaves, stems and flowers taken for ulcers and stomach

trouble.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

- Decoction of whole plant taken and used as a wash by hunters for good

luck.

Steedman, E.V. 1928 The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British

Columbia. SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522 (p. 506)

 

- Decoction of roots, leaves, stems and flowers taken for influenza.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

- Leaves eaten by deer.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

 

Valeriana sitchensis Bong.

Sitka Valerian; Valerianaceae

Thompson Drug (Adjuvant):

 

- Dried, powdered roots and leaves mixed with tobacco as a flavoring.

Steedman, E.V. 1928 The Ethnobotany of the Thompson Indians of British

Columbia. SI-BAE Annual Report #45:441-522 (p. 495)

 

- Chewed leaves spat on cuts and bruises.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

- Decoction of roots, leaves, stems and flowers taken for ulcers or stomach

trouble.

Turner, Nancy J., Laurence C. Thompson and M. Terry Thompson et al. 1990

Thompson Ethnobotany: Knowledge and Usage of Plants by the Thompson Indians

of British Columbia. Victoria. Royal British Columbia Museum (p. 290)

 

 

 

 

 

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>[herbal remedies] Valerian

>Fri, 11 Jul 2003 18:13:21 -0500

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>I have Valerian growing in my greenhouse, and I was wondering if the leaves

>can be used as well as the root? If so would the leaves have the same

>properties?

>Or should I only be using the root for relaxing, sedative teas?

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>Cheers,

>Jen

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Valerian

 

(Valeriana officinalis)

 

 

Valerian is one of the best-known herbs for promoting a good night’s sleep and easing nervous tension. Its sedative effects were first recognized in the seventeenth century and since then it has enjoyed a long history of safe and effective use. Its Latin name, Valeriana,, means "well-being." In popular lore, it is known as cat’s weed or moonroot.

 

 

Plant Facts:

 

Valerian belongs to the umbelliferous family of plants. Growing up to 5 feet tall, this graceful perennial emits a spicy aroma and tastes slightly bitter. Remedies are often made from its cylindrical rootstocks, which spread via underground runners.

 

 

Parts Used:

 

The rootstock (rhizome) of the healing plant is used in natural medicine. It is used fresh or dried, which is done at temperatures above 104° F.

 

 

Components:

 

The root of the valerian plant contains various active medicinal agents approximately 5 percent valepotriate (the calming substance), 1.5 percent essential oil from Borneo camphor, formic and acetic acids, mucilage and tannins.

 

 

Extra Tip:

 

To use valerian in a medicinal preparation, First, crush the dried root in a mortar; it will have an unpleasant smell. A scant teaspoon of the powder is sufficient to make a cup of tea.

 

 

 

Methods of Administration

 

 

Valerian tea:

 

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. of dried valerian. Allow to steep for 5 minutes. Add linden leaves or hops to enhance the calming effect.

 

 

Tablets:

 

Valerian comes in tablets and capsules. Take 1 or 2 capsules or tablets (200 mg each) up to 3 times a day.

 

 

Drops:

 

Take 30 drops, or up to 2 tsp. of liquid valerian in a glass of lukewarm water. Repeat up to 3 times daily.

 

 

Valerian bath sachets:

 

Place 3 ½ oz. of dried valerian root pieces in a small cotton bag. Let the bag soak in the bathtub. This herb bath is ideal for calming nervous or agitated children.

 

 

Valerian Soak:

 

Soak 3 ½ oz. of dried valerian-root pieces in 1 qt. water for 10 – 12 hours. Decant the liquid and use it in your bath. For an even quicker solution, try one of the ready-made bath products that contain valerian and other herbs.

 

Brightest BlessingsAni