What is Valerian?
Valerian grows all over Europe as well as in areas as diverse as the Andes and South Africa. In the US, valerian grows along roadsides throughout the northeast. It is a tall gangly plant with white or pink flat top flower clusters.

The name valerian is derived from the Latin root word meaning to be ‘in health’. The root has a strong, distinctive aromatic odor. Some people find it attractive and others offensive. The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote in the first century about this root, referring to it as Phu, which has the same root word as our expression, “pew!” Cats are extremely attracted to this plant, even more so than catnip.

What is Valerian used for?
Early European Physicians looked at Valerian Root as a wonder herb. The Greek physician Galen recommended Valerian Root for difficulty staying asleep in the second century AD and Valerian Root has been used as a sleep support* for over 1,000 years. Millions of people throughout the world rely on it to help them get a good night’s sleep without morning grogginess*. Valerian Root is widely used for its excellent ability to calm, relax and promote restful sleep. *

Why Nature’s Answer?
All plants have unique chemical characteristics, markers, and natural patterns that can be used to identify them (just like human fingerprints). Our in-house laboratory has accumulated and preserved over 800 plant specimens, creating one of the most comprehensive collections of genetically verified plant specimens found anywhere in the world. Our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment has identified each and every plant’s distinctive botanical fingerprint, which we then use as our baseline to analyze the quality and purity of every incoming botanical used to manufacture our products.

This unique process is our Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®, and we take great pride in knowing that it allows us to completely assure you that your products contain only the highest quality botanical ingredients.