150 Valerian Seeds-Medicinal Plant-NON GMO-Valeriana officinalis
One of nature's best herbal sedatives. Common variety, naturalized in some areas. Root used for anxiety, insomnia, and pain relief. Also known as garden heliotrope, cat's valerian, setwell, and St. George's herb. GROWING INFORMATION DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-21 days. SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Sow seeds 3/8″ deep into soil mix, moisten, and keep temperatures at 65-68°F (18-20°C) until germination. Once germinated, valerian can be grown at normal greenhouse temperatures until large enough to transplant at 5-6″ tall. Transplant outside in the early spring when the ground can be worked. Direct seed: Direct seed in the spring or fall, sowing about 1 seed per inch at a depth of 3/8- 1/2″. Thin to 12-18″ apart, in rows 3' apart. LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Valerian grows in a wide range of soils, but prefers a moist, but well-drained loam. PLANT HEIGHT: 48-78″. PLANT SPACING: 12-18″. HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 3-9. HARVEST: Roots are dug in the fall of the second year, after the vegetative growth begins to yellow and die back to the ground. Roots can also be dug in the spring before the plant bolts and flowers. Wash roots and dry in a warm area, 100°F/38°C. Valerian Benefits for Anxiety and Insomnia Valerian is most well-known for its sedating and relaxing properties. It has long been used for people with anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, and insomnia. Researchers have studied valerian’s sedative qualities extensively. It has repeatedly shown to be effective, even when compared to pharmaceutical drugs. In one study, researchers concluded that valerian was just as effective as oxazepam (a benzodiazepine) when taken over a 6-week period. One study compared the use of a three-herb formula containing valerian, passionflower and hops, to the sedative zolpidem. The researchers concluded that the herbal formula “is a safe and effective short-term alternative to zolpidem for primary insomnia. Another interesting study reported that people taking valerian “reported significantly better subjective sleep quality than [those taking a placebo], after benzodiazepine withdrawal.” Several studies have shown valerian’s ability to promote sleep in menopausal women.5,6 It has also been shown to be effective for helping nervous and agitated children, as well as children who have difficulty with sleep. Three studies have been done to evaluate how valerian might influence reaction time, alertness, concentration, psychomotor effects, and next-day sedation. All studies showed that there was no negative impact. Valerian Benefits for Muscle Tension and Pain Valerian’s relaxing effects result in decreased muscle tension and diminished pain relating to that tension. Consider using valerian for muscle cramps, menstrual cramps, restless legs, and neck and shoulder tension. (Tangential aside: Also consider magnesium deficiency as a root cause of these issues.) One study set out to evaluate valerian’s effectiveness for people diagnosed with restless leg syndrome (RLS). The study concluded that “the use of 800 mg of valerian for 8 weeks improves symptoms of RLS and decreases daytime sleepiness.” Valerian has clinically been shown to decrease pain associated with menstrual cramps. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 100 female students were randomly assigned to receive either valerian or a placebo. Those taking the valerian reported that their pain was significantly reduced in comparison to those taking the placebo. The researchers concluded, “Valerian seems to be an effective treatment for dysmenorrhea, probably because of its antispasmodic effects.” Valerian Benefits for Spasmodic Coughing Valerian powerfully calms repetitive spasmodic coughing. I use it frequently for those end-of-illness dry coughs that tickle the throat as soon as you lay down, and then result in lung-wrenching spasmodic coughs. It not only calms that coughing reflex, it can also promote sleep. Valerian Benefits for Supporting Cognitive Function Eclectic herbalists in the early 1900s wrote that valerian was ideal when circulation to the nervous centers and brain were feeble. Researchers recently did a clinical trial that supports those observations. They “hypothesized that valerian root might prevent cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients through stimulating serotonin receptors and anti-inflammatory activity.” To evaluate its effectiveness, researchers recruited 61 patients who would be undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. These patients were randomly divided into two groups who received either one 530mg valerian capsule or one placebo capsule every 12 hours for 8 weeks. Both groups of patients were evaluated for their cognitive function before the surgery and at 10-day and 2-month follow-ups. The researchers concluded that “the cognitive state of patients in the valerian group was better than that in the placebo group after CABG; therefore, it seems that the use of V. officinalis root extract may prevent early postoperative cognitive dysfunction after on-pump CABG surgery.” Valerian Benefits for Digestion While most famously used for anxiety, restlessness, muscle pain, and insomnia, valerian can also correct stagnant digestion. Herbalist Michael Moore says that “Valerian stimulates digestive functions.” Dr. Harvey Wickes, an Eclectic herbalist from the early 20th century says, “Owing to its volatile oil it is a good carminative in flatulence, with nervous unrest, and relieves the disagreeable sense of fullness felt after a meal by causing a rifting of gas.” Will be shipped from a florist and greenhouse called Flower shop inc. located in Manhasset, New York. In business for 23 years and counting.
300 Valeriana Officinalis Seeds – Valerian Medicinal Plant – Heliotrope
Please note: The free shipping on this item means it will be sent as a letter without tracking. They generally arrive within 5 business days(in the U.S.) but can sometimes take up to 10. Orders with 5 or more packets of any of the seeds we sell with free shipping will get a free upgrade to tracked shipping(Domestic Only). Common Name: garden heliotrope Type: Herbaceous perennialFamily: CaprifoliaceaeNative Range: Europe, western AsiaZone: 4 to 7Height: 3.00 to 5.00 feetSpread: 2.00 to 4.00 feetBloom Time: June to JulyBloom Description: White to pale pinkSun: Full sunWater: Medium to wetMaintenance: MediumSuggested Use: NaturalizeFlower: Showy, FragrantLeaf: Fragrant Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. In the summer when the mature plant may have a height of 1.5 metres (5 ft), it bears sweetly scented pink or white flowers that attract many fly species, especially hoverflies of the genus Eristalis. It is consumed as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species, including the grey pug. Crude extract of valerian root has very well-established sedative and anxiolytic effects. It is available as a capsule in products that are sold to promote sleep Noteworthy CharacteristicsValeriana officinalis, commonly called garden heliotrope, common valerian or all-heal, is a clumping perennial with scented leaves, stems, flowers and roots. It is native to Europe and western Asia, but has escaped gardens and locally naturalized in the northern U. S. and Canada. It typically grows in damp locations, but also can be found in drier soils. It often naturalizes along roads or in fields. It typically grows to 3-5′ (less frequently to 6′) tall, featuring a clump of deeply lobed basal foliage from which rise tall, slender, sparsely-leaved stems topped in June-July by highly fragrant, salverform, white to pale pink flowers in branched panicles (cymes to 2-4″ wide). Leaves are odd-pinnate, each leaf having 7-10 pairs (plus terminal) of toothed, lance-shaped leaflets. Leaves are aromatic when bruised. Strong-smelling roots yield the drug valerian which has been used for many years in herbal medicines for treating a large number of problems including anxiety, restlessness and insomnia. Extracts have also been used in perfumes, herbal teas and for flavoring in a variety of food products. Plants are cultivated in Europe today for producing an over-the-counter tranquilizer. Genus name comes from the medieval Latin name, possibly derived from the Latin word valere meaning to be healthy in reference to the plant’s medicinal uses in nervousness and hysteria.
VALERIAN 200+ SEEDS AUTUMN SOW PERENNIAL HERB MEDICINAL SEDATIVE CATNIP BEES USA
We are proud to welcome you to The Green Grove Garden. We were active plant propagators and Nursery owners for a number of years specializing in the production of plant plugs and seedlings for our on farm use. We have learned a great deal about seedling production, proper storage, handling and identification of quality seeds to be able to offer you the finest and freshest seeds available. Here is another of our prized offerings: VALERIAN 200+ SEEDS AUTUMN SOW PERENNIAL HERB MEDICINAL SEDATIVE CATNIP BEES USA * Valerian is a cold season perennial that is ideal for sowing in cooler weather!* Valerian, also known as the sleep herb, has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Its efficacy as a sleep aid or potential cure for Insomnia has been widely documented.* Valerian can be a catnip replacement for cats * Valerian is a Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated herb that is often combined with other herbs to create a relaxation inducing tea. * It is very fragrant and is commonly used in complex perfume recipes. * It attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees. * Many predatory insects need the rich nectar of valerian flowers. These hugely beneficial insects will help rid your garden of all the sap sucking vicious creatures that torment us poor gardeners! * The roots, as well as the leaves, are used as a natural sleep inducer and is reputed to be an excellent remedy for insomnia and is quite often used for supposed calming purposes. * Valerian is widely used in Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese herbal practices and in Unani. They use it for Sedative and heart health reasons. * Valerian can be grown in containers and window boxes in small spaces like apartment balconies. Just make sure it is a large container to allow for the root rhizome to develop and it’ll thrive. * Valerian is really good in moist, damp soil with a high clay content for water retention. It can also perform very well in alternative gardening setups like Hydroponics and Aquaponics.* Always consult a Physician before using herbs as a medicinal or herbal remedy! * Valerian has an ornamental appeal and will look nice in the back of a border with its height. Culture Notes: Sunlight -Part Shade Days to Germination-7-21 Planting Depth-1/4″ for best germination in pre-moistened seedling mix Life Cycle-Perennial Sowing-Direct or Indoors We also offer numerous other complementary herbs, vegetables and flowers for the garden. Check out our other items for additional varieties of flowers! We periodically run various specials so please look to see if we have any volume discounts available. Free Shipping Your success is our success. If you feel like you cannot leave us a 5 star rating or if you have any issues with your order, like damaged or wrong items etc…just send us a note and we’ll promptly resolve the issue for you. Seeds are packaged in a small poly bag. In an effort to keep costs low, and pass the savings onto you, we do not offer specific planting directions on seed packets. If you cannot locate planting instructions for your specific conditions, contact us and we’ll do our best to instruct you on the proper methods. Be sure to check out our fantastic selection of other items and specials. Thank-you for your support!
