Uses for Valerian Root
Valerian root is the same plant used to create prescription Valium, but is less addictive in its non-processed form. It can be taken as a tea, tincture, or capsule. I usually advise people thinking about using valerian as a supplement to avoid the tea, as it smells like dirty socks or waste and the scent is very strong. The odor makes sense when you discover that the oil of the plant can actually act as a cat or rat attractant, having a strong resemblance to urine. That said, valerian can be v