Botanical Name: Valeriana faurieri
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Europe
Description: Valerian Officinalis is native to Europe, North America, and the northern part of Asia. Altogether, the genus contains about 150 different species. These are widely distributed throughout the temperate zones. Both the root and the rhizome are highly prized for their healing properties. The major healing components found in the valerian root are valepotrits, valeranic acid, valeranone, valereal. These are all volatile oils that are found only in valerian.
Color: Clear
Common Uses: Valerian Root has been used to combat insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, tension, agitation, headaches as the result of nervous tension, and panic attacks. It has also been used on muscle spasms, palpitations of the heart, cardiovascular spasm and neuralgia. Valerian Root is also believed to be a suitable replacement for catnip based on similar chemical components.
Consistency: Medium
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Valerian Root essential oil blends well with Patchouli, Pine, Lavender, Cedarwood, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Rosemary.
Aromatic Scent:Valerian Root has an strong, earthy scent characteristic of an oil derived from a root.
History:Valerian Root is gaining in popularity as a natural alternative to commercially available sedatives.
Cautions:This product should be avoided during pregnancy, and around children. It has possible skin sensitizing properties. At low doses it appears to be non-toxic and non-irritating. There is also some documentation claiming that overuse may cause lethargy.
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