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Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis
Medicinal Properties
Valerian is primarily used as a sedative and relaxant. Valerian can be used to treat insomnia and aid
sleep. Valerian can be used to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders. Valerian can be used to relieve
muscle tension. Valerian can be used to lower blood pressure caused by anxiety.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Used for Love, Sleep, Purification & Protection
This ill-smelling root, powdered is used in protective sachets and is hung in the home to guard it against
lightning, and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep. A sprig of the plant pinned to a woman’s clothing
will cause men to “follow her like children.” Valerian root is also added to love sachets. If a couple is
quarreling, introduce some of this herb into the area and all will soon be calm. The Greeks hung a sprig
of Valerian under a window to charm away evil. Powdered, it is sometimes used as “graveyard dust.”
Did You Know? (Background)
treat everything - including epilepsy. However, now it is used for stress and sleeplessness.
treat everything - including epilepsy. However, now it is used for stress and sleeplessness.
Safety
Valerian root can cause drowsiness. Do not take with another sleep aid
Medicinal Properties
Valerian is primarily used as a sedative and relaxant. Valerian can be used to treat insomnia and aid
sleep. Valerian can be used to treat symptoms of anxiety disorders. Valerian can be used to relieve
muscle tension. Valerian can be used to lower blood pressure caused by anxiety.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Used for Love, Sleep, Purification & Protection
This ill-smelling root, powdered is used in protective sachets and is hung in the home to guard it against
lightning, and placed in pillows to aid in falling asleep. A sprig of the plant pinned to a woman’s clothing
will cause men to “follow her like children.” Valerian root is also added to love sachets. If a couple is
quarreling, introduce some of this herb into the area and all will soon be calm. The Greeks hung a sprig
of Valerian under a window to charm away evil. Powdered, it is sometimes used as “graveyard dust.”
Did You Know? (Background)
treat everything - including epilepsy. However, now it is used for stress and sleeplessness.
treat everything - including epilepsy. However, now it is used for stress and sleeplessness.
Safety
Valerian root can cause drowsiness. Do not take with another sleep aid
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