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Valerian, Valeriana officinalis

Valerian likes a moist to wet soil.

The seed is edible. No further details are given but the seeds of other members of this genus are parched and then eaten.

An essential oil from the leaves and root is used as a flavouring in ice cream, baked goods, condiments etc. It is especially important in apple flavours.

The leaves can also be used as a condiment.

The plant is used in moderation as a herbal tea.

Valerian is noted especially for its effect as a tranquilliser and nervine, particularly for those people suffering from nervous overstrain. Valerian has been shown to encourage sleep, improve sleep quality and reduce blood pressure.

It is also used internally in the treatment of painful menstruation, cramps, hypertension, irritable bowel syndrome etc.

It should not be prescribed for patients with liver problems.

Externally, it is used to treat eczema, ulcers and minor injuries.

The roots of 2 year old plants are harvested in the autumn once the leaves have died down and are used fresh or dried.

valerian flowers The dried root attracts rats and cats, it can be used as a bait to lure them away from other areas.

An ingredient of 'QR' herbal compost activator. This is a dried and powdered mixture of several herbs that can be added to a compost heap in order to speed up bacterial activity and thus shorten the time needed to make the compost.

The plant can also be used to make a very good liquid plant feed.

It attracts earthworms.

The leaves are very rich in phosphorus.

The juice of the flowers is used in BD agriculture as one of the compost preparations, having a warming, activating effect on the compost.