Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) — Dried Root Herb for Calming Teas & Decoctions

Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis) is the dried root of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xié Cǎo (缬草), also called Valerian Root. For centuries, valerian has been prized as a calming, spirit-settling, and nerve-soothing herb, used to ease restlessness, support restful sleep, and quiet an overactive mind. Its nature is pungent, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet profoundly grounding herb for soothing the Heart, settling the spirit, and harmonizing the nervous system.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional calming and spirit-settling herb
• Dried Valerian root, food-herb grade
• Valeriana officinalis
• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and tinctures
• 500g bulk pack, freshly sourced

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its light brown color, fibrous texture, and distinctive earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a warm, slightly bitter infusion with a subtle woody sweetness, releasing a deep, grounding scent that fills the room.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Calming evening tea
• Herbal decoction blends
• Sleep-support herbal formulas
• Tincture and extract making
• Aromatherapy sachets

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, valerian root is decocted into evening teas, calming tonics, and sleep-support formulas to promote relaxation, mental quiet, and restful rest. It is often paired with ingredients like chamomile, lemon balm, and passionflower in bedtime blends. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with honey and warm spices for a soothing nightcap.

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