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Valerian Mint Cordial

Amber Shehan January 5, 2016

Valerian Mint Cordial or as it is called in my home: “Shut Up and Go To Sleep!“ No matter how hard I try to maintain a good sleep schedule, I often find myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling long after I should be asleep. My mind is either going over tomorrow’s plans, replaying today’s conversations over…

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Valerian Mint Cordial

or as it is called in my home: “Shut Up and Go To Sleep!

No matter how hard I try to maintain a good sleep schedule, I often find myself lying awake, staring at the ceiling long after I should be asleep. My mind is either going over tomorrow’s plans, replaying today’s conversations over and over, or fixating on some other anxiety that I just can’t let go of. Exhaustion, stress, and anxiety take a serious toll on our bodies, causing headaches, tense muscles, and even weakening our immune systems.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important, and valerian mint cordial is the perfect herbal nightcap to help summon the sandman.

Click to see the Valerian Mint Cordial recipe at the Herbal Academy


Want to learn more about Valerian? Here’s a great list to start with!

You can buy valerian at most herb shops, or shop Starwest Botanicals online.

Cats go bonkers over valerian like they do with catnip. It’s fun. Try it!

Learn more about Valerian at Botanical.com

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2 Comments

  1. Gina on September 25, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    What do you think about using elderberry syrup as a flavoring? You’d have more flavor than just honey, plus, immune support.

    • Amber Shehan on September 30, 2016 at 10:15 am

      Gina, sure! I don’t see why not. The mint helps with the valerian flavor and the gas, but using elderberry would be good for other reasons. I can’t quite see using all three, flavor-wise. 🙂

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