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Valerian Root
Valerian (Valerian or Valeriana Officinalis) is a plant widely used as a herbal sedative thanks to its calming power. It helps with sleep disorders, restlessness, or anxiety.
In magic, it is notably used to promote love and ease tensions, to drive away evil spirits and curses.
You can use it in fumigations by placing a small amount on burning charcoal.
These Valerian roots are sold in 25g quantities.
⸺ Note: for ritual use only, not for food or cosmetic use.
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Information & features
- Composition: Valeriana Officinalis
- Weight: 25g
Storage & preservation
Make sure to store it in a place protected from external energies.
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A soothing and respected plant since Antiquity
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a medicinal plant known for its ability to calm inner restlessness. Since ancient Greece, it has accompanied people prone to sleep disorders and nervous tension. Herbalists use it to create infusions that promote falling asleep and to reduce anxiety. The active compounds in its root help relax the body and lighten racing thoughts. This plant plays a central role in rest and recentring practices, offering a natural response to states of nervousness.
Support in rituals of emotional harmony
Beyond its use in herbal medicine, Valerian holds a discreet but solid place in certain magical traditions. It is involved in rituals aimed at strengthening emotional bonds or calming relational conflicts. When smoked, its dense and penetrating aroma creates an atmosphere that facilitates reconciliation and dialogue. It prepares the ground for gentleness, soothes tensions, and supports mutual listening. This plant acts like a balm in moments of misunderstanding, fostering an atmosphere of openness and tenderness in romantic or friendly relationships.
Protection, purification, and use in fumigation
Valerian is also used as a protective plant in purification practices. It helps drive away disturbing energies and malevolent presences, especially when burned on hot charcoal. The smoke it releases fills the space with a raw, sometimes strong scent, but effective in cleansing the atmosphere and repelling what weighs down or disturbs. This same smoke enhances concentration during extended meditations and supports spiritual practices requiring deep recentring. Thanks to its ability to ground and clarify, Valerian accompanies those seeking protection while keeping their inner peace intact.
| Chakras | Heart chakra (Anahata) |
| Signs | Cancer, Pisces |
| Elements | Water |
| Deities | Hecate, Cernunnos |
| Sabbat | Samhain |
| Virtues* | Calming, aids sleep, reduces anxiety, promotes love, spiritual protection |
| Scientific name | Valeriana officinalis |
| Appearance | Dry and fibrous root, knotted, with a rough surface, sometimes in chips |
| Smell | Strong, earthy, persistent, sometimes considered unpleasant |
| Color | Light brown to gray-brown, paler inside |
| Used parts | Dried root (whole, cut, or powdered) |
| Origins | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Toxicity level | Weak (tolerated at traditional doses; sedative at high doses, not recommended with alcohol or sleeping pills) |
Valerian is known for its calming power, both physically and energetically. Used for centuries to soothe the nervous system, it also works in magic to ease tensions, encourage sincere love, and restore peace in troubled relationships. It creates a gentle and secure atmosphere, conducive to reconciliation and mental rest.
It is also used to drive away disruptive spirits, break spells, and protect places from unhealthy energies. Its slow, thick smoke works deeply and is especially suitable for powerful cleansings.
Valerian can be burned on hot charcoal during a ritual of protection, calming, or emotional opening.
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