Valerian is a flowering plant having white or pink flowers which bloom in summer months
. Earlier this plant used to be found only in parts of Europe and Asia but now its existence has stretched even in parts of North America as well. Size of Valerian plant is normally about 4 to 5 feet. You will rarely find a Valerian plant of size more than 5 feet.This is very well known plant in the field of herbal treatment.Valerian plant is an important ingredient of many health products available in the market. This plant is available in the form of capsule, tea, tablet or liquid extract in the market.
Valerian root tea is not only a nutritious natural resource but also has a lot of medicinal benefits. It is a kind of a tea which is prepared from this plant. It is generally taken to cure certain problems related to mental health. Tea from valerian root is consumed as medicine by a lot of patients who are suffering from frequent nervousness, stomach disorders and sore muscle pain. According to experts, Valerian root tea contains some peculiar phytochemicals which stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system of the human body. So upon its consumption you will feel relaxed as it reacts with a pre-existing chemical in the brain called gamma amino butyric acid.
It is recommended to intake Tea from Valerian Root with warm water of around a temperature of 85 degrees. Some may even find the roots of this plant a bit bitter so you may add honey or any other sweet essence to make it better in taste. Do not put the tea in boiling water as you might end up destroying the effectiveness of phytohemicals as they are sensitive to high temperatures. Dip the tea in water for about 10 minutes to ensure that all the beneficial components of the plant are dissolved properly in the warm water.
Although Valerian root tea has a lot of benefits but it is advised to have it only after consulting a doctor. Minor side effects in special cases are some small drawbacks of this plants tea. Also, though Valerian root tea is not addictive in nature but its tendency of giving immediate relief from stress sometime leads to physiological dependence.
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