​Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
Family: Valerianaceae
Part used: Root
Taste/smell: Strong aromatic, sweet, spicy, some think it smells like a foot!
Energetics: Slightly warming
Actions: Sedative, Relaxing nervine, Antispasmodic, Anticonvulsant, Hypotensive
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Valerian is a perennial flowering plant, with heads of sweetly scented pink or white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flower extracts were used as a perfume in the 16th century. Today, the root is most commonly used for promoting relaxation and sleep.

This mild sedative is used for conditions connected to anxiety and psychological stress including nervous asthma, hysterical states, excitability, fear of illness (hypochondria), headaches, migraines, and stomach upset. Some use it for depression, mild tremors, epilepsy, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Valerian root can also be used for muscle and joint pain. Some women use it for menstrual cramps and symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes and anxiety. Makes a lovely and therapeutic addition to bathwater.

Valerian contains many constituents with pharmacological activity. They include the essential oil, sesquiterpenoids (valerianic acid) and epoxy iridoid esters (valepotriates) and their decomposition products. Additionally Valerian contains the amino acids (arginine,GABA, glutamine, tyrosine) and alkaloids.

Contraindications: The volatile components of valerian increase sleeping time induced by pentobarbital. It has been shown to potentiate the action of barbiturates in general.
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At Sun God Medicinals, we’re proud to use only certified organic MCT oil in our Ra Hemp and Ra Cannabis MCT Oil tinctures.  MCT oil is an excellent alternative to the organic cane alcohol we use in our other tinctures because it provides all of the benefits of an organic carrier while also being non-alcoholic.  Many choose non-alcoholic products for health or personal reasons, but there are a variety of other reasons that organic MCT oil can be a fantastic addition to your daily health regimen.

What is MCT Oil?
MCT—or Medium Chain Triglyceride—oil is a healthy fat that is typically refined from coconut oil.  All fats are made of hydrogen and carbon bound together in a chain, and these chains are varying lengths depending on the type of fat.  Medium Chain Triglycerides are of medium length, just as the name implies.
Our MCT oil supplier uses a USDA-patented process to carefully remove the lauric acid (solid fats) from certified organic coconut oil, leaving behind Capric and Caprylic acids.  These healthy fatty acids are two of the most desirable MCTs available.

Why Use MCT Oil?
Medium Chain Triglycerides are heralded as easier to digest than other healthy fats because they don’t need to pass through the digestive system in order to be absorbed into and utilized by the body.  MCTs don’t require bile salts from the stomach to be broken down into useful nutrients, and can instead be processed by the liver, making them easier to digest and allowing them to provide a better and faster source of sustained energy than long chain fatty acids.  Almost all other foods require the body to exert energy in order to digest them—MCTs do not.
Some studies have shown that MCTs may have antiviral and antibacterial properties.  Many believe that these properties may assist the body with digestion and gut health, and assist the immune system in protecting the body.  Healthy fats are critically important for healthy immune system function. Due to the ease of absorption of MCTs into the human body, MCT oil may be beneficial for those suffering from compromised immune systems, who struggle with immune function, or who have trouble absorbing other fats in their diet.

Why Organic MCT Oil?
Most—if not all—MCT oil manufacturers that aren’t certified organic use a variety of chemicals and filler oils in their MCT oil manufacturing process.  Our supplier uses only certified organic coconuts in their processes with no artificial ingredients, fillers, or added chemicals. This leaves the resulting MCT oil clean, clear, with a light coconut flavor, and almost no odor. Non-organic manufacturers will often claim they have “pharmaceutical grade” MCT oil, but what this really means is that they’re using a high temperature fractionation process that cannot be certified organic by USDA standards.  We chose our certified organic MCT oil supplier because they support small, organic, sustainable farmers—and Sun God Medicinals wants to support them, too.
The MCT oil used in Sun God Medicinals’ products is not only certified organic, but also Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and both keto and paleo-friendly.  It also contains no trans fats, cholesterol, hexane, added chemicals, filler oils or other additives.

MCT Oil in Ra Hemp and Ra Cannabis Products
At Sun God Medicinals, we make our Ra Hemp and Ra Cannabis MCT Oil Tinctures using certified organic, Oregon-grown, whole hemp or marijuana flower, certified organic MCT oil, and d-limonene (a natural terpene used as a citrus flavor).  We refuse to use additives, flavorings, adulterants, or other ingredients that just shouldn’t be there. It's about herbal goodness after all!
Our hemp products are produced using a full spectrum extraction method, including the broadest range of natural compounds, cannabinoids (including THC, CBD, CBG, CBC and more), terpenes, and other elements present in the hemp and marijuana plant—and our Ra MCT Oil Tinctures are no different.  While other manufacturers may use CBD isolate or THC distillate, we only use certified organic whole hemp flower or sustainably grown marijuana from our sister farm, Sunna Ra Acres, in our tinctures to ensure that the greatest volume of the potential healing properties of the hemp plant make it into the final product.
Our Ra MCT Oil Tinctures are available in 1 oz bottles in a few varieties: Indica and Sativa Hemp (high CBD) or Indica and Sativa Marijuana (high THC) and a 1:1 formula with equal parts THC & CBD.  Many believe that Indica varieties provide more relaxing effects, and as such are better for nighttime use, while Sativa varieties provide more energizing effects, making them better for daytime use.  Everyone’s endocannabinoid system is different, so your results may vary.

We hope you enjoyed learning more about our certified organic MCT Oil hemp tinctures and our sustainably cultivated marijuana MCT Oil tinctures. 
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***These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.***