{ "id":390405667, "title":"Valerian","handle":"valerian", "description":"\u003cstrong\u003eVALERIAN ROOT - Valeriana - Valeriana officinalis - Caprifoliaceae Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon names: Garden valerian, garden heilotrope, all-heal\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY OF USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eValerian is native to Europe and grows throughout the world. It has a centuries old use and retains it popularity for use as a mild and non-addictive sedative. Valerian is named from the Latin word valere, “to be well.” The ancient Greeks and Romans used valerian medicinally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULINARY USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eValerian extracts are sometimes used to flavor some liquors, beers, tobacco, and other pungent products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEDICINAL USE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNervous System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eValerian\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eis well known as a go to herb for sleeplessness, restlessness, nervous tension, although in some people it has the opposite effect. Helps promote concentration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigestive System: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts antispasmodic action will help with stomach or intestinal cramps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRespiratory system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Eases spasmodic coughs, colds, asthma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReproductive system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIts antispasmodic properties and relaxing effects help with menstrual cramps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiovascular system: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a toning effect on the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; ENERGETICS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAcrid, some say it is fetid. It is advisable to smell valerian first to see whether the aroma is tolerable or not. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONSTITUENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVolatile oils including valerianic acid, isovalerianic acid; volatile alkaloids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHERBAL ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAntispasmodic, nervine, stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor a small percentage of people, valerian has the opposite effect and causes excitability and overstimulation, so they should discontinue use. Some people feel lethargic after using valerian; in that case, the dosage is too high. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEA BLENDS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA pinch of valerian can be used in blends with lemon balm or chamomile for tension, sleeplessness, and headaches, as it is a strong-smelling but effective herb. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis information is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, heal, mitigate, or remedy disease. It is for educational purposes only and should not be implemented without the express consent of your healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/span\u003e", "published_at":"2014-10-21T18:18:00", "created_at":"2014-10-21T18:18:27", "vendor":"Stamatopoulos \u0026 Sons", "type":"Herbs, Teas, \u0026 Spices", "tags":["Herbs \u0026 Spices \u0026 Teas"], "price":100, "price_min":100, "price_max":800, "price_varies":true, "compare_at_price":null, "compare_at_price_min":0, "compare_at_price_max":0, "compare_at_price_varies":false, "all_variant_ids":[914757879,37436848716], "variants":[{"id":914757879,"title":"40g","option1":"40g","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764055","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":22588667340,"product_id":390405667,"position":4,"created_at":"2017-02-23T12:58:47-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:57:53-05:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Valerian1.jpg?v=1611262673","variant_ids":[914757879]},"available":true,"name":"Valerian - 40g","public_title":"40g","options":["40g"],"price":800,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":27,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943764055","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8949006415,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Valerian1.jpg?v=1611262673"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":37436848716,"title":"0.1oz","option1":"0.1oz","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"728943764056b","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":{"id":16120104943695,"product_id":390405667,"position":1,"created_at":"2021-01-21T15:57:47-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-21T15:57:53-05:00","alt":null,"width":3000,"height":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Valerian2a.jpg?v=1611262673","variant_ids":[37436848716]},"available":true,"name":"Valerian - 0.1oz","public_title":"0.1oz","options":["0.1oz"],"price":100,"weight":40,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":10,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"728943764055","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":8294174261327,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Valerian2a.jpg?v=1611262673"}},"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}], "available":null,"images":["\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Valerian2a.jpg?v=1611262673","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Amazoninfographics_Valerian.jpg?v=1611262673","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Valerian.jpg?v=1611262673","\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/600_x_600_Valerian1.jpg?v=1611262673"],"featured_image":"\/\/stamsons.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Valerian2a.jpg?v=1611262673", "options":["Size"], "url":"\/products\/valerian"}