Valerian is your go to herb if you can’t sleep, you have anxiety, migraines, or depression.
After WWII, Valerian was used in Europe to treat soldiers suffering with stress.
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You can make a tincture by combining 1/4 of the jar with Valerian root and pour enough alcohol (80 to 90 proof vodka) to cover your jar. Store tincture in a cool and dark place for 8 weeks. Shake weekly. Once ready separate the Valerian root from the liquid. Discard the Valerian root. Take the tincture 45 minutes before bedtime. Place 10 drops in tea or water.
You can use the Valerian fresh leaves and add them to your salad.
Sleepy-Time Spitz
- 5 drops of Valerian essential oil
- 5 drops of cedar wood essential oil
- 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
- 20 drops of witch hazel
- 20 drops of organic grain alcohol (190 proof)
- 2 ounce glass spray bottle
- water
Combine the essential oils, witch hazel, organic grain alcohol into the spray bottle. The rest of the bottle fill with water.
You want to mist your pillow before you lay down. This will help you sleep.
You can also diffuse the essential oils.
Add five drops of Valerian with a 1/2 cup white vinegar and put into the fabric softener cup in the washing machine when you wash your bed sheets. You could also put 5 drops of Valerian essential oil on a dry ball and toss it in the dryer with your wet bed sheets.
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