Valerian Root Essential Oil (Wild Crafted)

100% Pure & Natural Valerian Root Essential Oil

Botanical Name: valerina wallichii x valeriana jatamansi

Valerian Root is well known as a sleep aid. It has been clinically studied for its relaxation properties. Aromatherapists will use it for its grounding and balancing properties. It is also helpful for stress and anxiety. Alone, it smells like dirty socks, but blends well with other oils.

• Diffuse and inhale deeply for relaxation.
• In Chakra use, may be used as a balancing oil.
• May be used in lotion or oil for massage.
• Perfect in a nighttime bath oil.
• May be used in small amounts in relaxing pet blends. Certain other oils are toxic to animals, so if using in a blend, investigate the other oils you are blending with Valerian.

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Valerian Root is an ancient oil, found in Rome and Greece, and used for insomnia. Native American Indians used Valerian for a wound antiseptic. This oil is referenced in the Old Testament and in Egyptian papyri. Valerian was known to be an aid for chronic conditions, such as rheumatism, slow healing skin infections, such as abcesses and ulcers. It was found in many recipes for killing pain, relieves spasms, moving fluid, and diuretic, and stimulates menstrual flow.

Before the advent of prescription medications, Valerian Root was widely used as a sleep remedy. It is still widely used as a sleep aid and has been clinically studied for its relaxation properties. Aromatherapists will use it for its grounding and balancing properties. It is also helpful for stress and anxiety. Primarily used in the perfume industry, you will find it also in incense for rituals.

This oil is yellow to olive green in color.

pungent, earthy, musky, most often described as smelling like "dirty socks"

bornyl acetate, isovalerate, caryophyllene, pinene, valeranone, ionone, eugenyl isovalerae, borneol, valerianal sesquiterpenes, valerenic acid

steam distillation of the rhizomes

Valerian blends well with Amyris, Basil, Chamomiles, Cedarwood, Lavender, Mandarin, Petitgrain, Pine Rose, Vetiver, and Ylang Ylang. Use in small concentrations.

Our Valerian Root essential oil is 100% pure, wildcrafted, and natural. It is free of any chemicals, pesticides, synthetic perfumes, fillers, or carrier oils.

• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• May counteract sedatives and antidepressant medication. Consult your doctor before using this oil.
• Any person with a history of plant or food allergies should read ingredients before using.
• For external use only. Do not ingest.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, have cancer, have liver issues, or any other serious illness, we strongly suggest you consult a medical professional prior to using this essential oil.
• Always keep essential oils out of reach of children.
• Keep this oil tightly closed and in room temperature or cooler spot.

• National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
• Essential Oil Safety Information from University of Minnesota
• Read: Essential Oil Safety from Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young