Unlocking Nature's Secrets: Valerian Root - How Valerian Root Tea Supports Sleep and Relaxation

If your brain won’t hit pause at night, you’re not alone—and you’re not without natural help. One of our favorite sleepytime superstars is Valerian Root, a gentle, earthy herb with centuries of use for promoting calm, relaxation, and deeper sleep.

Let’s dive into what makes Valerian Root so special—and how we’re spotlighting it with a cozy new tea blend you’ll only find at today’s market.

What Is Valerian Root?

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is a flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its root is where the magic lies: traditionally used to ease nervous tension, calm restlessness, and support sleep quality.

People have brewed Valerian Root in teas, tinctures, and tonics for centuries—especially before bedtime.

Benefits of Valerian Root

Valerian Root naturally contains compounds like valerenic acid and GABA-supporting antioxidants, which may work synergistically to quiet the nervous system. Some research suggests Valerian Root:

• May help you fall asleep faster

• Could improve sleep quality over time

• Might reduce anxiety and restlessness

• Relieve muscle tensions and cramps

It’s caffeine-free, non-habit forming, and pairs beautifully with other calming herbs like passionflower, lemon balm, and chamomile.

Try Valerian Root in Our Sleep Teas

At MushroomTop Tea, we love Valerian Root so much, we’ve made it a staple in all our sleep support teas:

• REM Blend

• Goodnight Ganoderma

• Sleep Tight Tea

Each of these combines Valerian Root with medicinal mushrooms like Reishi or other soothing botanicals for a relaxing nighttime experience.

Limited Time Only: Dreamroot Blend

To celebrate this dreamy root, we’ve crafted a special Ingredient Spotlight blend just for today’s market: introducing the Dreamroot Blend.

What’s Inside:

• Reishi mushroom – for adaptogenic calm and to help regulate your sleep cycle

• Valerian Root – the star of the show for gentle sedation and sleep support

• Lemon Verbena – Naturally calming, great for stress and anxiety

• Passionflower – Naturally sedative, helps with falling and staying asleep

• Chamomile – classic nighttime soother

• Rooibos – antioxidant-rich and naturally sweet, supports overall health and fights oxidative stress

Flavor Profile:

Smooth, herbaceous, slightly floral, with mellow earthiness from the Reishi and Valerian. The rooibos and chamomile add a hint of honeyed sweetness, balanced by lemon verbena’s citrusy lift.

Perfect for winding down, reading a book, or journaling before bed.

👉 Available at the Chattanooga Market—only while supplies last!

Unable to pick one up in person?

Stop by our Create Your Own Tea section and copy our recipe or give it your own twist with your favorite ingredients!

Fun Fact: Valerian Root Was Once a Perfume?

Believe it or not, in ancient Greece and Rome, valerian root was so prized for its healing and calming properties that it was nicknamed “all-heal”—and even used as a perfume.

Surprising, right? Especially considering that valerian root’s scent is... well, let’s just say it’s not exactly floral. Most people describe it as earthy, musky, or even downright funky. It’s definitely more functional than fragrant!

But here’s a twist: cats are completely obsessed with valerian root—just like they are with catnip!

FAQs About Valerian Root Tea

Q: Will Valerian Root make me feel groggy?

A: Due to its sedative nature, valerian root may make some people groggy. The best way to avoid this is by getting a full 8 hours of sleep when using.

Q: Can I drink Valerian Root tea every night?

A: Yes! It’s generally considered safe for daily use in moderation. As always, consult a healthcare provider if you're on medications or pregnant.

Q: How long before bed should I drink it?

A: Try sipping 30–60 minutes before sleep for best results.

Thanks for joining us on this herbal journey! Whether you’re sipping rosemary for focus or enjoying a calming cup of valerian root tea for sleep, there’s a perfect tea blend waiting to help you feel like your top self.

Explore our full collection and discover your new favorite blend today!

Your fungi friend,

Octavio