Hand harvested from lands tended in my family for decades. Formulated and tested (by humans, in community) to assure potency and effectiveness.
I have worked with hundreds of people seeking pain and stress relief and most of my offerings are a reflection of their successes. The medicine in the plants is elevated with my gathering practices.
All gathering and foraging of plant medicines are done with protocols within our cultural practice, ecologically sustainable and on private lands.
My hand crafted botanicals are available exclusively online or in the Integrative Medicine Clinic in Burlington, Washington.
Valerian Root Tincture | Muscle relaxer
Valerian Root Tincture | Muscle relaxer
The roots of this Valerian are harvested from plants that have naturalised in a field on a ridge above the Sauk River. I tend to witness plants that have been allowed to naturalise (reseed in an area of their choice) - they have a free spirt about them that manifests in their medicine.
Valerian is a classic, popular herbal medicine for muscle tension and cramping. It is also a valuable sleep aid and stress reliever for the times where we need an extra strength sedative.
I have used this plant topically on tight muscles and internally as a remedy for relaxing the whole body. Start with 5-10 drops, build up to 60 drops, safely. The plant is rather unpleasant in aroma and does have a strong taste- but that’s’ the plant telling us that it is potent and we only need a small amount.