Valerian Essential Oil - Organic Valian Root Oil from India

Valerian Root
Essential Oil

(Valerian officinalis)

Therapeutic Grade
Organic

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From Ananda Aromatherapy, pure Valerian Root essential oil. Steam distilled from Valerian organically grown in India, this is an aromatherapy specialty oil of the highest quality. With a rich, musty & deep aroma, Valerian is highly regarded for its support for sleep and relaxation.*

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From Anana Aromatherapy: A base note with a warm earthy woody and balsamic scent, Valerian essential oil is steam-distilled from the rhizomes of Valerian officinalis. The essential oil is an olive-green to olive brown in color with a warm rich earthy odor and a distinct 'musk-like' character of great complexity.

Valerian is a perennial herb with short rhizomes and aromatic feathery leaves with small pink or white flowers that bloom (in the Northern hemisphere) from June through September. The plant is native to Asia and grows up to 1.5 meters high. Also cultivated in Russia, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Britain, Scandinavia, Hungary, China. The plant is also known as common Valerian, Valerian root, and garden heliotrope.

Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Known to herbalists as 'all heal', Valerian is a warming, sedative herb with bitter principles. Valerian is used to calm the nerves, assist with pain relief, stimulate the appetite, lower blood pressure, relax spasms and improve digestion.* Both Hippocrates and Galen recommended Valerian as a remedy for insomnia. The plant was sometimes sewn into the wedding clothes of grooms in medieval Sweden to ward off the "envy" of the elves. Perhaps it was truly to welcome the protection of the elves into the sacred marriage.

Researchers have pinpointed the sesquiterpenes valerenic acid and valerone as the active constituents, exerting a calming and restorative effect on the central nervous system. In Germany Valerian has been pronounced to be an effective support and aid for the body's needs.

Valerian essential oil is recommended for insomnia, sleep challenges, nervous indigestion, migraine, and nervous tension and restlessness. Externally, Valerian has been used for skin complaints, such as ulcers, eczema and minor sores and (closed) wounds. In Europe, Valerian essential oil has been used for cholera, epilepsy, and various skin complaints. The oil is also used in perfumery and soaps for its musky and woodsy aroma.

Valerian is derived from a Latin adjectival form of the personal name Valerius. It comes from the latin verb 'valere' meaning "being well", "feeling good", and "having a good morale". This is a reference to the medicinal properties of this plant. What a lovely name for a plant. It is truly a signature of the plants ability to support one in 'feeling good' from being well rest and feel grounded and emotionally balanced.

To learn more about the use of all our essential oils, we encourage you to visit The Ananda Apothecary Forums, where you can post questions regarding specific applications of each oil. Questions in the forums are regularly answered by Ananda Apothecary staff, and other experienced aromatherapy practitioners.

Suggested
Uses:

Use small amounts topically, on the feet or temples for rest and improved sleep. Be prepared, it does have a potent aroma :-)

Possible Actions:

Antidandruff, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, emotionally balancing, grounding, hypnotic, hypotensive, nervous system depressant, sedative.

Cautions:

Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible skin sensitization. Do NOT use during pregnancy. Do NOT use in combination with pharmaceutical sedatives, antidepressants, or alcohol. Valerian essential oils contains bornyl acetate, b-caryophyllene, valeranone, valerenal, bornyl isovalerate and valerenic acid.

GRAS/FA Status:
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Listed GRAS. Read more...

Blends and
Recipes:

Valerian essential oil bends well with essential oils of Cedarwood, Lavender, Mandarin, Dark Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, and Rosemary, and Tangerine, and Wild Orange.

About
Ananda Aromatherapy
Essential Oils:

All oils from Ananda Aromatherapy are therapeutic grade, meaning they are produced to the highest quality standards possible. Our essential oils are chosen for their integrity (all chemical constituents important for aromatherapy are intact), ecological 'soundness' (most are organic or wild grown), and wonderful aromas. You may order a sample of any oil before trying larger amounts. Most samples are about .75ml; exotic oils such as Melissa, Rose, Angelica and Jasmine are only a few drops. Ananda Aromatherapy offers wholesale essential oils direct to you. We forgo the use of separate wholesale and retail tiers in order to keep fine therapeutic grade oils accessible to everyone!

*The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil or any products from The Ananda Apothecary. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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