Valeriana officinalis & Valeriana wallichii
organic valerian
plant overview
the “phu” plant
North America and Europe that is popular as a garden ornamental and hanging
plant. Although the scent of the fine, lacey foliage is pleasing to humans, the
root of the plant is unmistakably similar to sweaty gym shoes, an attribute that
earned the nickname “phu” from the early Greek botanist, Dioscorides. Cats, on
the other hand, cannot resist valerian root, and seem to become intoxicated in
its presence much like they do when catnip is nearby. Because the compounds in
the herb have a much less stimulating effect in people, valerian root is most
often taken as tea, liquid extract or in capsule form shortly before retiring
for the night.
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