Resting well during the night is essential for our physical and mental health, although we often do not recognize its proper importance.
Unfortunately, everyday life leads us to accumulate stress and worries that do not make us rest easy, obviously sleep suffers.
Valerian is associated with tranquility and calm, in fact it can help us fall asleep in a completely natural way.
Many grow it but few know that this medicinal herb is an incredible natural remedy for anxiety and sleep disorders
This plant has sensational properties, the term valerian originates from the Latin valére, meaning to be healthy.
This herb has been appreciated since ancient times by herbalists who have always used its root.
Valerian has a sturdy and erect stem while its flowers are small and numerous, of a color that can be white or pink.
We find it on the market in different forms: loose grass, drops, tablets or even in sachets for infusions or herbal teas.
Uses
It is incredible, many grow it but few know that this medicinal herb is an incredible natural remedy for anxiety and sleep disorders.
For sleep disorders it is recommended to prepare an infusion of valerian to drink before going to sleep, about an hour before bedtime.
If desired, we can also add a teaspoon of lime honey to the infusion, which has incredible relaxing properties.
It is highly recommended, back home after a stressful day at work, taking a valerian bath and preparing it is really simple.
Take some valerian roots and soak them in cold water for a few hours, in case we don’t have time we can also prepare them the day before.
We boil the contents for thirty minutes and filter everything; pour the water obtained into our bathtub and, at the right temperature, immerse ourselves.
If we want some essential oil, we can add a few drops of lavender or even some coarse salt, we are spoiled for choice.
We stay in the bathtub at least twenty minutes, the minimum time to derive benefits and relax for good.
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