[Latin Name] Valerian Officinalis I.

[Specification] Velerenic acid 0.8% HPLC

[Appearance] Brown powder

Plant Part Used: Root

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Valerian?]

Valerian root (valeriana officinalis) is derived from a plant native to Europe and Asia. The root of this plant has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for various ailments including sleep problems, digestive problems, and disorders of the nervous system, headaches, and arthritis. It is believed that valerian root has an impact on the availability of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

[Function]

1. Beneficial for insomnia
2. FOR ANXIETY
3. AS A SEDATIVE
4. FOR OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)
5. FOR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
6. FOR MIGRAINE FEADACHES
7. FOR HYPERACTIVITY AND FOCUS IN CHILDREN

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School has started again at University of Michigan, and I though there was no better way to commemorate the occasion than by making Blueberry Lemon Cupcakes. Get it University of Michigan’s colors are Maize and Blue, Blueberry and Lemon, Blue and Maize, get it? Anywho, this is my last first day of school for a long time and I am super excited. So, here goes the recipe.

Vegan Blueberry Lemon Cupcake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 3/4 all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 almond milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup apple sauce
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 cup blueberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degree fahrenheit
In a large bowl, sift all purpose flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
With a wire wisk, mix together vegetable oil, milk, lemon juice, apple sauce, and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
Gradually add in self rising flour with mixing spoon, being sure not to over mix. Fold in blueberries.
Add you mixture to a muffin pan lined with paper cups or sprayed with a no stick spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

Yields 12

These turned out so delicious and I am so proud of them. If you are a student at The University of Michigan be sure to leave me a comment and be sure to make these Maize and Blue cupcakes at your next U-M event!

Vegan Buttercream Recipe
Ingredients:

1/4 margarine
1/4 shortening
1 3/4 powdering sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tbsp almond milk

Directions:
1. Beat together margarine and shortening until well combined.
2. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Lastly add in vanilla extract and almond milk or soy milk or whichever non dairy milk alternative you decide to use.

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