Name: Valerian Essential Oil
Common Names: European valerian, common valerian, garden valerian
Botanical Name: Valerian officinalis L.
Family: Valeranaceae
Plant Part Used: Roots/ rhizomes
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Perfumery Note: Base
Aromatic Intensity: Strong
Aromatic Description: Warm, woody, balsamic, musk-like, tenacious
Colour/Characteristic: Yellowish-green to greenish-brown
Main Chemical Constituents: Valerianol, bornyl acetate, valeranan, camphene, α-kessyl acetate, elemol
Blends Well With: Lavender, vetiver, patchouli, sweet orange, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, cedarwood
Properties/Uses: Anxiolytic, sedative, spasmolytic, antispasmodic, antioxidant, hypotensive, nervine, hypnotic, bactericidal, carminative. Valerian essential oil may be used to help treat varicose veins, nervous indigestion, stress related digestive issues, haemorrhoids, as a nerve tonic, sleep disorders, stress related headaches and migraines.
Energetics: Valerian essential oil may help relieve agitation, insomnia, nervous fatigue, irritability, fatigue, sleep disorders, nervous tension, restlessness, agitation. It may help to ground especially if feeling scattered, and unable to be in the present moment.
Use: Bath, diffuse, direct inhalation, oil vaporiser, oil burner, massage, perfumery
Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising. No contraindications known. Has GRAS status. Best to avoid if taking sedatives or antidepressant medications. Also best to avoid during pregnancy and while breast feeding.
Conservation Status: Not listed
We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.
Do Not Ingest.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.
