Valerian grows all over Europe as well as in areas as diverse as the Andes and South Africa. In the U.S., valerian grows along the roadsides throughout New England. It is a tall gangly plant with white or pink flat top flower clusters. In India, China, Europe, and North America, native people have used valerian as tea for relaxation for many centuries. The name valerian is derived from the Latin root meaning to be ‘in health.’ The root has a strong, distinctive aromatic odor. Nature’s Answer Valerian Root extract is a supportive night-time herb that calms and relaxes the body