VALERIAN ROOT, ANDEAN Valeriana sp.  NEW!
The Andes mountains boasts an diversity of unusually potent Valerian species. An effective CNS sedative that induces a pleasant drowsiness, sometimes followed by distinctly vivid dream imagery.  We find this root to have a much greater sedative effect than the standard Valeriana officinalis. Useful for calming anxiety and stress. Used in ethnomedicine for treating fright, coughs, rheumatism,  and large doses as a purgative for purification. Often associated with San Pedro rituals. 2-4+ teaspoons can be brewed as tea. Also extracts very well in alcohol for homemade tinctures. We have secured a limited supply of excellent quality of wildcrafted roots from the high elavetions of northern Peru.. 

 Contraindications 

Do not use valerian in a bath without first talking to your doctor if you have a skin injury, a skin illness, a fever, an infection, or heart problems. This could be dangerous and should occur only under the supervision of a doctor. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Valerian may cause drowsiness and dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.

Before taking valerian, talk your doctor if you are taking muscle relaxants, other sleep or anxiety medicines, pain medicines, antidepressants, or other medicines that cause drowsiness. These drugs may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking valerian.

Use alcohol cautiously while taking valerian. Alcohol may increase drowsiness when used with valerian.