Valerian Root Cut & Sifted, Organic

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per 1/4 Pound
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$7.47 
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$18.66 

Valerian root has the interesting distinction of smelling like ripe cheese when freshly dug from the ground, a characteristic that is fortunately downplayed in the dried material.

Often steeped along with other calming botanicals as a tisane infusion to be sipped at the end of the day.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound4
originunited states
plant part usedroot
processingcut & sifted
agricultureorganic

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in a container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dark cabinet.
appearance & aromaWoody and rough, with an odor similar to dirty socks.

c.
uses

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culinaryPrepare as tea.

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[ tip: Partner with catnip when preparing valerian as tea. ~ from Monterey Bay Herb Company ]

Partner with catnip when preparing valerian as tea.

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[ tip: Infuse a full tea pot of Schizandra with this extra-large strainer.  ~ from Monterey Bay Herb Company ]

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d.
flavor profile

organic, cut & sifted
valerian root

Beyond tea, valerian root is not used in cooking.

e.
formulas & recipes

organic, cut & sifted
valerian root

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f.
what else you should know

organic, cut & sifted
valerian root

Valerian is a flowering perennial distributed throughout Europe, the Americas and northern Asia. The herb is also known as garden heliotrope today, but has many common names of antiquity. Herbalists of the 15th and 16th century referred to the plant as Setewale, Amantilla, Capon's Tail and Phu, the latter bestowed by Galen in reference to the odorous root.

A common tea of valerian root is sometimes made in combination with hops, skullcap or catnip.


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