Valerian Root

🌿 Valerian Root - 15g

Scientific Name: Valeriana officinalis
Also Known As: Garden Valerian, All-Heal, Setwall, Peace Root

Description

Valerian Root is a perennial herb with fragrant, feathery foliage and fibrous roots that emit a strong, earthy aroma. Traditionally harvested for its potent calming properties, the root has been used in teas, tinctures, and pillows to promote relaxation and restful sleep. Its grounding energy also protects the spirit from emotional turbulence, encouraging balance and inner peace.

Magical Properties

Valerian Root carries calm, protective, and stabilizing energy. It is used in rituals and spellwork to invite peaceful sleep, dispel nightmares, and protect against psychic intrusion. It also strengthens courage and clears mental fog, making it a favorite for meditative and spiritual practices.

• Element: Earth & Water

• Planetary Correspondence: Moon & Saturn

• Deities: Hecate, Selene, Brigid, Artemis

• Uses:

  • Place in pillows or burn as incense to promote deep sleep and vivid, meaningful dreams.

  • Carry in charm bags to protect from emotional and psychic stress.

  • Use in meditation or ritual to ground energy and dispel tension.

  • Brew as a tea before ritual to calm nerves and open spiritual receptivity.

Medicinal Properties

Valerian Root is best known as a natural nervine and sedative, soothing the nervous system and supporting restful sleep.

• Actions: Sedative, nervine, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, calming.

• Common Uses:

  • Reduces anxiety, stress, and nervous tension.

  • Supports deep, restorative sleep.

  • Helps ease muscle spasms and mild pain.

  • Used in teas, tinctures, or infused oils for calming effects.

• Energetics: Warming, grounding, relaxing, protective.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)