Herbal Valerian Tea
Valerian is said to be a great natural treatment for anxiety, as well as nervous tension and restlessness which is one of the reasons why Valerian tea is very popular. It has also been said to help relieve stomach cramps and various digestive disorders. And that's just the start of what herbalists like about this plant.
Never considered this plant as part of your herbal garden? Perhaps you should give it a second look if you are interested in making fresh Valerian tea. Oh, yes, I know that the first year or two of growing these plants you're not even going to find one flower on them.
And yes, I know they won't be the most pleasantly fragrant herb in your garden. But if you're a serious herbalist, you'll probably want to include this herb anyway.
Why? It appears to be on versatile healing herb. But you really don't have to take my word for it. Herbalists and other healers throughout the ages have been using this plant for a variety of illnesses and health conditions.
Don't let its lack of flowers the first several years deter you from growing this. Its foliage alone -- without any blooms -- will add texture and color to your garden.
The best method of starting your own plants is by separating the roots and then planting these separately. Another advantage to growing valerian is that it really isn't particular about where it grows. It can grow almost anywhere.
If you've got a damp area in your garden where nothing else grows, try placing a couple plants here. Or if you have some rocky spots that look empty, valerian plants will fill those nicely too!
