Valerian Tincture | Valeriana officinalis

Traditional European Valeriana Officinalis

Valeriana officinalis, commonly known as valerian, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. The root has been one of the most widely used herbs in European traditional herbalism for generations, with documented use stretching back to ancient Greece and Rome. Hippocrates described its properties, and Galen later recommended it. The plant grows wild across European meadows and woodland edges, producing clusters of small white or pink flowers in summer.

From Root to Tincture

Valerian root contains a complex mixture of compounds including valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, and various iridoids known as valepotriates. The volatile oil fraction is responsible for valerian's distinctive earthy, slightly musky aroma that herbalists and customers immediately recognise. Valerenic acid has been the most studied individual compound, attracting significant modern research interest.

This tincture is prepared from Valeriana officinalis root in a 35% alcohol base. The liquid format allows for the extraction and preservation of the root's full spectrum of volatile compounds, some of which are lost in dried preparations. The tincture format has a long tradition in European herbalism, predating capsules and standardised extracts by generations.

A Herbal Staple for Your Shelves

Valerian is one of the most recognised herbal names among European consumers. Most customers already know it, which means less education needed at the point of sale. The tincture format differentiates from the capsules and teas that dominate the market, giving customers a traditional liquid option. Pairs naturally with your Passionflower Tincture and other herbal preparations in the range. Store below 25°C.