Names
Shoshone:
English: Edible Valarian
Scientific: Valeriana edulus
Zone
Montane
Harvest Time
- Not Specified
Primary Uses
- Sleep aid or anxiety
Secondary Uses
- Sedative medicine 1/2 tsp dried root
Cautions
- Do not use when fresh; bad odor
Active Principle(s)
- Isovaleric acid
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Notes
Processing Notes
- Save, dry the root
Root Uses
- Antibacterial, Anxiety Aid, Ear infection, headache, sleeplessness, anxiety, epilepsy, relaxant, PTSD, sleep aid