Valerian Root

Description:

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Valerianaceae) is a hardy perennial flowering plant having sweetly scented pink/ white flowers. Finding usage as perfume, it is prepared from roots of plant, which, after maceration, trituration and dehydration processes. The final extract is used for effects including anxiolytic and sedation effect.

History:

Valerian Root Essential Oil is gaining in popularity as a natural alternative to commercially available sedatives.

Color & Aroma:

Color : olive green clear liquid with fresh green warm woody balsam rooty odor,

Aroma : Valerian Root Essential Oil has an earthy, slightly sweet scent characteristic of an oil derived from a root.

Constituents:

Actinidine, valerianine, catinine, valerine.

Uses:

This oil is extremely useful for insomnia as well as other disorders and is also an alternative to benzodiazepine drugs. Blending well with Patchouli, pine, oakmoss, lavender, mandarin and other essential oils, the final extract offered is used for providing curing effects including helping in anxiolytic and sedation effects.