Valerian Root
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
Other Common Names: Garden Valerian, All-Heal
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Parts Used: Root and rhizome
Energetics: Warming, slightly moistening
Taste: Bitter, earthy, musky
A Deeply Relaxing Herb for Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Support
Valerian root is a potent nervine and sedative herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, easing stress, and promoting deep sleep. Known for its strong earthy aroma and relaxing properties, valerian is a trusted botanical for soothing tension, reducing restlessness, and enhancing overall relaxation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Valerian root is valued for its sedative, antispasmodic, and muscle-relaxing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Sleep support: Helps promote deep, restorative sleep and ease insomnia
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and reduces tension
✔️ Muscle relaxation & pain relief: Traditionally used for muscle spasms, cramps, and tension headaches
✔️ Menstrual & menopausal support: Helps ease cramps, PMS symptoms, and hormonal tension
✔️ Digestive & gut health: May help with nervous stomach, bloating, and spasmodic digestion
✔️ Calming the mind & body: Useful for easing racing thoughts and nervous restlessness
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Decoction: Simmer dried valerian root for a deeply calming, sleep-promoting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and muscle relaxation
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for sleep and stress support
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse in oil for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our valerian root is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full-spectrum calming benefits while respecting ecological balance.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Strong sedative effects—may cause drowsiness; best taken in the evening
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, or alcohol—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
⚠️ Some individuals may experience a paradoxical stimulating effect—if it causes restlessness, discontinue use
⚠️ Best used as needed rather than continuously for long periods
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
Other Common Names: Garden Valerian, All-Heal
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Parts Used: Root and rhizome
Energetics: Warming, slightly moistening
Taste: Bitter, earthy, musky
A Deeply Relaxing Herb for Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Support
Valerian root is a potent nervine and sedative herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, easing stress, and promoting deep sleep. Known for its strong earthy aroma and relaxing properties, valerian is a trusted botanical for soothing tension, reducing restlessness, and enhancing overall relaxation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Valerian root is valued for its sedative, antispasmodic, and muscle-relaxing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Sleep support: Helps promote deep, restorative sleep and ease insomnia
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and reduces tension
✔️ Muscle relaxation & pain relief: Traditionally used for muscle spasms, cramps, and tension headaches
✔️ Menstrual & menopausal support: Helps ease cramps, PMS symptoms, and hormonal tension
✔️ Digestive & gut health: May help with nervous stomach, bloating, and spasmodic digestion
✔️ Calming the mind & body: Useful for easing racing thoughts and nervous restlessness
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Decoction: Simmer dried valerian root for a deeply calming, sleep-promoting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and muscle relaxation
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for sleep and stress support
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse in oil for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our valerian root is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full-spectrum calming benefits while respecting ecological balance.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Strong sedative effects—may cause drowsiness; best taken in the evening
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, or alcohol—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
⚠️ Some individuals may experience a paradoxical stimulating effect—if it causes restlessness, discontinue use
⚠️ Best used as needed rather than continuously for long periods
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
Other Common Names: Garden Valerian, All-Heal
Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Parts Used: Root and rhizome
Energetics: Warming, slightly moistening
Taste: Bitter, earthy, musky
A Deeply Relaxing Herb for Sleep, Stress & Nervous System Support
Valerian root is a potent nervine and sedative herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for calming the nervous system, easing stress, and promoting deep sleep. Known for its strong earthy aroma and relaxing properties, valerian is a trusted botanical for soothing tension, reducing restlessness, and enhancing overall relaxation.
Key Benefits & Uses
Valerian root is valued for its sedative, antispasmodic, and muscle-relaxing properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Sleep support: Helps promote deep, restorative sleep and ease insomnia
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief: Calms an overactive nervous system and reduces tension
✔️ Muscle relaxation & pain relief: Traditionally used for muscle spasms, cramps, and tension headaches
✔️ Menstrual & menopausal support: Helps ease cramps, PMS symptoms, and hormonal tension
✔️ Digestive & gut health: May help with nervous stomach, bloating, and spasmodic digestion
✔️ Calming the mind & body: Useful for easing racing thoughts and nervous restlessness
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Decoction: Simmer dried valerian root for a deeply calming, sleep-promoting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and muscle relaxation
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for sleep and stress support
🌿 Bath & Body Oil: Infuse in oil for muscle relaxation and stress relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our valerian root is organically and sustainably cultivated, preserving its full-spectrum calming benefits while respecting ecological balance.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Strong sedative effects—may cause drowsiness; best taken in the evening
⚠️ May interact with sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, or alcohol—consult a healthcare provider before use
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
⚠️ Some individuals may experience a paradoxical stimulating effect—if it causes restlessness, discontinue use
⚠️ Best used as needed rather than continuously for long periods
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis)
✔️ Sleep support – A sedative (promotes deep sleep), a hypnotic (helps induce sleep), and a nervine (supports the nervous system). It has been traditionally used to ease insomnia and improve sleep quality without causing grogginess.
✔️ Stress & anxiety relief – Acts as a calming nervine (soothes the nervous system), an anxiolytic (reduces anxiety), and an adaptogen (helps the body cope with stress). It’s known to ease nervous tension and promote relaxation.
✔️ Muscle relaxation & pain relief – Functions as an antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms and cramps), an analgesic (pain reliever), and a muscle relaxant, making it useful for tension headaches, neck stiffness, and body aches.
✔️ Menstrual & menopausal support – Used as an antispasmodic (eases cramps and uterine contractions), a hormonal balancer, and a menopausal support herb, traditionally helping with PMS symptoms, mood swings, and tension.
✔️ Digestive & gut health – Works as a carminative (reduces bloating and gas) and an antispasmodic (calms spasmodic digestion), helping with nervous stomach, irritable bowel symptoms, and digestive discomfort linked to stress.
✔️ Calming the mind & body – Functions as a nervine relaxant (calms mental restlessness), a mild euphoric (lifts mood slightly), and a nootropic (may support cognitive relaxation), helping ease racing thoughts and nervous restlessness.