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Valeriana officinalis
Valerian is a well known and used medicinal herb (although caution is advised), particularly for its use as a sedative, but with many other internal and external uses. The strongest action is in the roots, and the plant should not be allowed to flower if the roots are to be harvested for medicinal purposes. However the white-pink flowers are borne in clusters and are very attractive – to bees and butterflies as well as humans. The plant is said to be high in phosphorous and silica and makes a great liquid fertiliser or addition to the compost heap to speed up decomposition. It is also said to encourage earthworms, and is used to make biodynamic preparation 507. Cats and rats may be attracted to the smell of the plant, and it can be used to lure them away from other plants, or the dried root can be used as bait in rat traps. Full sun or part shade, preferably in moist loamy soil. Height to 120cm. 9cm pot. Certified organic plant.
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N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
