Works with the element of phosphorus to strengthen the ego against too strong an astral activity. (48)
Plants in special need of warmth and light (tomatoes, beans carrots etc) should be sprayed with the Valerian extract in cool wet summers. Use 1 ml in a bucket of water. (57)
it can be concluded from these observations that it is possible to assist plants that need warmth. BUt it has to be noted at the same time that certain other plants definitely react in a negative way to valerian treatment. (190)
BD 507: Works with phosphorus between the male/lime and female/silica streams to promote heat and flowering. For fruit set use with BD 506. Can be used to protect from light frost. (7)
For Frost-507 evening 508 morning. (7)
"How valerian compost prep works" Valerian is the only biodynamic compost prep that comes in liquid form, and which can also be sprayed directly on the garden. In the compost heap, valerian works a bit like the icing on a compost cake. Always the last prep to be added, it seals in the beneficial growth forces carried by the other five compost preps, so that when the compost is spread these forces can be released into the soil, into the crops that grow there, and into those who eat them. This helps plants stay free of disease when growing so the food they provide is wholesome and nutritious. It's made by packing valerian flowers tightly into a bottle, which is filled with rainwater, and then hung up in a sunny place for three days: the strained liquid extract is then diluted 1 part concentrate to 20 parts warm rainwater and dynamized for 10-20 minutes before use. The valerian flowers can also be juiced in a juice extractor to release their liquid, but this has a shorter shelf life. Its role is always to mobilize phosphate-activating bacteria either in the compost heap or underground within the soil. Phosphorus is one of the three elements all plants need to survive, grow, and reproduce; without it. plants are unable to use the sunlight their leaves need for photosynthesis - not only would there be no garden but there would be no food or flowers in it either. The phosphorus provided by valerian gives the garden the impetus or "will" to grow. It helps plants connect with the light and heat of the sun above ground, keeping them warm and frost-free in cold weather. (1895)
A recurrent barrier among preparation developers in tropical regions especially is the flowering of Valeriana officinalis. In different parts of tropical countries Valeriana officinalis can germinate and grow from seeds or plants originating from Europe, but flowering is a great challenge. Trials in Africa with artificial light have succeeded in stimulating flowering after 2 years of experimentation. Field experiences of Andrea D'Angelo in Brazil and other growers since 2012 in southeastern Brazil were successful in developing the full cycle of Valerian plants. This was achieved after 4 years of intense biodynamic management of the crop, applying the full slew of preparations 4 to 5 times a year, and with monthly applications of the Silica 501 and Valerian 507 preparations. This intense use of the preparations continued over a 7-year span until the crop was fully stabilized. The intimate relationship and strong dedication were important aspects in the development of the potential of the Valerian that continues in its cycle during the year. Making the preparation with the petals of Valeriana officinalis is no longer a problem in this region. The flowering and production of fertile seeds from specimens of Valeriana officinalis have been achieved years later in another part of Southern Brazil too, from the Latitudes 20 to the 35 degrees. The adaptation is happening at these diverse contexts and biomes. In various regions biodynamic producers are at the same time experimenting with different native Valerian species. Vincent Geerts, a biodynamic producer based in the tropical regions of Mexico, despite having successfully cultivated Valeriana officinalis in his region, his perception was that its flowers were very fragile and lacking etheric strength. Therefore, Vincent has undertaken a long process of Goethean observation and experimentation with native Valeriana edulis. This native Valeriana grows at high altitudes (+2500m) and flowers in mid-July (summertime in Mexico). He has developed a very close relationship with this native plant and has observed for him convincing results in the quality of the 507 BD preparation made with this plant. So close is the bond that Vincent has developed with his local Valeriana that he has written some verses honoring the plant. Ambra Sedlmayr from Portugal has made preparation 507 with a native species, Centranthus calcitrapae. "This plant grows in very dry spots” she commented, “which is in alignment with our climate and therefore seems really interesting, but since I don't know how to evaluate its effect, I stopped trials. Recently I found native Valeriana officinalis and started growing it. The plant is very different from the central European V. officinalis." (1919)
Liron Israely from Israel has used the local variety Valeriana dioscoridis since 2019. He has compared over the years the quality of the preparations made with native Valerian. In Liron’s words: "It does seem to us that that Valeriana dioscoridis follows the same formative pattern than Valeriana officinalis, in both cases, we recognize similar aromatic patterns, and the structure and color seems the same. The comparison seems good, but if we want to have a better understanding of these plants a Goetheanistic approach of the plant to the final preparation will be needed".
In Costa Rica, Esteban Acosta has used the native plant Valeriana prionophyla with excellent results according to the experiences shared: “The preparation gives us a lot of confidence," he says. “Curiously, the Valeriana officinalis of Costa Rica began to bloom the same year that the Valeriana prionophyla grew. The gesture of both flowers is very similar. Could it be a tropical gesture?”
Among other Valerian genus’ that have been identified as possible local alternatives for the preparation 507 are Valeriana jatamansi in the Himalayan area of India, and Valeriana salicariifolia in southern Brazil. (1919)
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