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Oils » Essential Oils (O-Z)
Valerian Root Essential Oil
Average Product Rating: 4.3 / 5 (Based on 3 Customer Reviews)
Botanical Name: Valeriana fauriei
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction
Origin: India
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.
Color: Brown to reddish brown viscous liquid.
Common Uses: Valerian Root Essential Oil 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 Oil 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: Patchouli, Pine, Lavender, Cedarwood, Mandarin, Petitgrain and Rosemary.
Aromatic Scent: Valerian Root Essential Oil has an earthy, slightly sweet scent characteristic of an oil derived from a root.
History: Valerian Root Essential Oil is gaining in popularity as a natural alternative to commercially available sedatives.
Cautions: Valerian Root Essential Oil 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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Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.
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Submited By: Lauretta from San Diego, California on 11/11/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:
WHOA!!! This stuff smells STRONG!!!! I definitely wouldn't characterize it as slightly sweet. In fact, to me it smells exactly like socks that have been worn too long with old tennis shoes. I tried diluting it, and that actually didn't seem to help too much. In fact, it made the entire drawer I put the bottle of diluted oil in smell like dirty socks! Every time I open the drawer, I get a whiff of it, so I keep that drawer closed!! That said, my cats LOVE it. Apparently, valerian root has a similar effect on them to catnip, although oddly enough, they hate the catnip oil I purchased from this site. All that said, I am only talking about the actual aroma of this oil and not its therapeutic properties, which are well reputed. However, you have to get past its smell to benefit from those properties. I did mix this with several other oils to make a cleanser, and then it didn't smell too bad, but this oil's scent still stood out to me and annoyed me enough that I threw most of that mixture away.
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
Rating:
WHOA!!! This stuff smells STRONG!!!! I definitely wouldn't characterize it as slightly sweet. In fact, to me it smells exactly like socks that have been worn too long with old tennis shoes. I tried diluting it, and that actually didn't seem to help too much. In fact, it made the entire drawer I put the bottle of diluted oil in smell like dirty socks! Every time I open the drawer, I get a whiff of it, so I keep that drawer closed!! That said, my cats LOVE it. Apparently, valerian root has a similar effect on them to catnip, although oddly enough, they hate the catnip oil I purchased from this site. All that said, I am only talking about the actual aroma of this oil and not its therapeutic properties, which are well reputed. However, you have to get past its smell to benefit from those properties. I did mix this with several other oils to make a cleanser, and then it didn't smell too bad, but this oil's scent still stood out to me and annoyed me enough that I threw most of that mixture away.
Submited By: Jennifer from Winnipeg, Manitoba on 09/30/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:
Beautiful earthy and grounding scent. I was surprised at the wonderful aroma, lovely on its own. I will definately be incorporating it into many blends. Highly recommended!
Loyal Customer Since: 2005
Rating:
Beautiful earthy and grounding scent. I was surprised at the wonderful aroma, lovely on its own. I will definately be incorporating it into many blends. Highly recommended!
Submited By: Beth from Cape Charles, Virginia on 08/16/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
I have only smelled this essential oil in aromatherapy class, but it was definatly a very relaxing oil- as I took a long inhale of it I could feel as if I wanted to sleep or just cuddle up with a good book!!!
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:
I have only smelled this essential oil in aromatherapy class, but it was definatly a very relaxing oil- as I took a long inhale of it I could feel as if I wanted to sleep or just cuddle up with a good book!!!
