tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post8206716336444169949..comments2008-05-28T04:09:19.119-07:00Hedgewitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-65632860987899069192008-05-28T04:09:19.119-07:002008-05-28T04:09:19.119-07:00That's interesting you should say that, Sarah .. I remember reading that care was needed with the dosage as it can be stimulant rather than sedative! I have never used Valerian myself, and can't bring myself to dig the roots up as I love the foliage and flowers (which are just out, btw, I have a photo to post tomorrow!) Although I harvest, dry and use various herb tops, leaves and flowers from my garden, I haven't tried processing any roots. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you are spot on with what you say about liking/disliking scents .. I think its like an extension of food-cravings? Often if you really fancy a certain food, it will be because it has a mineral or substance in it that your body is short of, and I'm sure this must be the same for plants. I find the scent quite pleasant and I am definitely someone who has to work on relaxation!!Hedgewitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-39147087765463443462008-05-26T13:56:52.188-07:002008-05-26T13:56:52.188-07:00Valerian is one of those herbs you either love or really dislike. I work on the principle that if you like the scent of the flowers then you need her. Having said that, give yourself a weekend to experiment when you first take a remedy. Some people will get the normal sedating effect, others will go hyper - it just depends.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08975928642943693605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-29655061883952885142008-05-25T10:44:57.213-07:002008-05-25T10:44:57.213-07:00I agree, Nat! Nice to meet you .. welcome to Earth and Tree :-)<BR/><BR/>You have a lovely blog .. I am completely smitten with your Just Joey rose!Hedgewitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-4806776397684598852008-05-25T04:00:56.445-07:002008-05-25T04:00:56.445-07:00My Valerian is looking more like a groundcover this time of year - but I shared the moon with my eldest (whose 4)and like your photo - the clouds parted to give us a beautifully clear crisp night perfect for being rugged up in a warm beanies and a cuddle.<BR/><BR/>There's not much more magical than that!<BR/><BR/>NatCwm Goch Chronicleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02558862886059484316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-35354222028638446602008-05-22T08:05:07.243-07:002008-05-22T08:05:07.243-07:00hi cheryl .. I like to think of you looking up at her, too, when I see the full moon out the window!<BR/><BR/>the valerian has gone a bit bonkers this year, really reaching for the sky .. will get some photos when the buds open anytime now. <BR/><BR/>how wonderful to hear a skylark!<BR/><BR/>thanks, dave .. it's nice having a garden in the sky :-)Hedgewitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02981884152529715475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-14444964170801904902008-05-22T05:19:01.814-07:002008-05-22T05:19:01.814-07:00My favorite moments in nature are when we can tie the heavens to the earth all in one sweep of the eye.<BR/><BR/>Good job!Dave Coulterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12613987836803392641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2779227320042388018.post-1094852412916573102008-05-20T11:50:55.479-07:002008-05-20T11:50:55.479-07:00I love the moon.....Mr Practical and I stood on the landing last night looking at her. Magical.<BR/>Valerian is beautiful to, I also grow it in the garden. We have similar taste in plants. <BR/>I am typing in the garden and the skylark is singing.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.com