Valeriana officinalis
This hardy perennial can reach 2 m in height. It produces umbels of white or pink flowers. The plant is renowned for its medicinal properties, notably its sedative and calming properties.
in bucket
Sow under a light shelter, in trays. Do not cover seeds, which need light to germinate. Keep moist until emergence. Transplant into pots when possible, then into the ground, 30 cm apart in all directions. Water frequently. Harvest roots in autumn.
March, April, May, September, October
May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
semi-shade, sunny
medium
all floor types
fees, wet, rich, drained
Valeriana officinalis
mid-season
300 seeds
White, Pink
fragrance
From 80 to 150 cm
cut
Eurasia
The rhizomes and roots of valerian officinalis, harvested from plants at least 2 years old, offer anxiolytic, mildly antidepressant, anti-stress, weak hypnotic and antispasmodic properties. It can be used in cases of nervous excitation, palpitations and hypertension, chronic stress, stress-related postural contractures, sleep disorders and especially insomnia, etc. It can be used as an herbal tea, although not much appreciated for its strong taste, or as a decoction or mother tincture. To facilitate sleep: make a decoction of 3 g of root in 200 ml of water. To combat anxiety: take 20 drops of mother tincture 5 times a day. Not recommended for people under 12 years of age by law, it should also be avoided by pregnant or breast-feeding women as a precaution.
