Organic Valerian Root BULK

Add a traditional root botanical to your home apothecary with Valerian Root, sourced from the Valeriana officinalis plant. Known for its strong earthy aroma and long history in herbal traditions, valerian root is commonly used in evening-style tea blends, decoctions, tincture-style preparations, and custom botanical recipes.

This cut and sifted root is easy to measure and prepare. Valerian has a naturally pungent, earthy character and blends well with softer herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, skullcap, lavender, and linden.

Tasting Notes

Earthy, pungent, rooty, bitter, and deeply herbal.

Suggested Uses

• Prepare as a simmered herbal decoction
• Blend with chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, or skullcap
• Use in evening-style loose leaf tea blends
• Incorporate into tincture-style preparations
• Keep stocked as part of a traditional home apothecary shelf

How to Prepare Valerian Root Tea

Use 1–2 teaspoons of dried valerian root per 8–10 oz of water. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, then strain before serving.

Valerian has a strong natural aroma and flavor, so many people prefer blending it with floral or lemony herbs for a smoother cup.

Product Details

• Common name: Valerian Root
• Botanical name: Valeriana officinalis
• Form: Cut and sifted root
• Weight: 8 oz / ½ lb
• Use: Herbal teas, decoctions, evening-style blends, tincture-style preparations, and home apothecary recipes
• Packaging: Resealable kraft bag for freshness
• Made by: The Turmeric Tart

Why Customers Love It

• Traditional root botanical for tea and decoction making
• Strong, earthy flavor for bold herbal blends
• Pairs well with gentle floral and lemony herbs
• Useful for home apothecary shelves and custom herbal recipes
• Packaged in a resealable pouch for easy storage

Build Your Herbal Routine

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Product Q&A

What is valerian root?
Valerian root comes from the Valeriana officinalis plant and is traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, tincture-style preparations, and evening-style blends.

Can valerian root be used for tea?
Yes. Valerian root can be simmered as a decoction or blended with other loose herbs for custom tea recipes.

What does valerian root taste like?
Valerian has a strong earthy, pungent, bitter, rooty flavor and aroma.

What herbs pair well with valerian root?
Valerian pairs well with chamomile, lemon balm, passionflower, skullcap, lavender, linden, and other gentle loose herbs.

Why does valerian smell strong?
Valerian naturally has a strong, earthy, pungent aroma. This is normal for the root.

Is this product intended to treat insomnia, anxiety, stress, pain, or medical conditions?
No. Valerian Root is offered as a traditional botanical ingredient for tea blending, decoctions, tincture-style preparations, and home apothecary use. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Important note:
Always research herbs before use. Valerian may cause drowsiness in some individuals. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using valerian, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, using sedatives, drinking alcohol, preparing for surgery, operating machinery, or managing a medical condition. This herb may not be appropriate for everyone.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Prepared by The Turmeric Tart in alignment with Tennessee herbal commerce laws and Good Manufacturing Practices.