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What is valerian?

April 26, 2017valerian

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What is valerian?

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Valerian Officinalis is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet, and has fragrant reddish to white flowers. It is usually thought of as a human herbal medication, having been used by humans for hundreds of years for a variety of reasons including: aiding sleep, treating restlessness, anxiety or tension. Valerian and cats : the root of the plant contains a terpenoid chemical – valerinone. Valerinone is a chemical very similar to catnip’s nepetalactone (the active ingredient in catnip that cats respond to). Plain Brown Tabby Toys and Treats only sells toys using certified organic valerian officinalis root. Odd Fact: to a human nose, the odor of valerian is similar to that of sweaty socks!