Description
General Description: Valerian is a perennial herb, native to Europe, with short rhizomes, aromatic feathery leaves and pink or white flower clusters. It is considered an invasive weed in many places. The ancient Greeks and Chinese considered it a medicinal herb and used it for insomnia, as an aphrodisiac and in love potions. It has a rather love it or hate it aroma and it should not be used with alcohol or pharmaceutical sedatives or when undertaking tasks that require alertness. Botanical Family: Valerianaceae
Commonly associated with: Relaxing, Calming, Soothing, Grounding. Valerian essential oil can be applied topically to tired muscles particularly after exercise. It is also considered beneficial to use during menstruation and for easing head and neck tension. Valerian root is naturally relaxing and a good oil to drop on your pillow at night before going to sleep. Emotionally, it is grounding, calming and serene. This makes it a good oil to reach for after stressful events or as an aid to meditation and prayer.
| Common Name: | Valerian Root |
| Botanical Name: | Valeriana Officinalis |
| Scent: | Rich, Deep, Woody, Musky |
| Note: | Base |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distilled |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Plant Part Used: | Root |
| Appearance: | Greenish Brown, Medium Viscosity |
| Blends well with: | Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clementine, Lavender, Mandarin, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood |
| Main Constituents: | Phenol, Valeric Acid, a-pinene, camphene, borneol, bornyl acetate, bisabolene |
All our essential oils and absolutes are…
• 100% Pure, natural and unadulterated
• Suitable for use by home users and professionals alike
• Suitable for use in diffusers, oil burners, massage and skin care products
• Supplied in dark glass bottles to protect from light
• Fitted with a tamper evident lid and dropper
• Labelled with the common name, botanical name, country of origin, batch code and best before date
• Fully traceable to source
• SDS, allergen declaration and Certificate of Analysis available for download
Using Your Oil Safely & Effectively
• Keep out of the reach of children and animals
• Always dilute before applying to the skin. The safe percentage is different for each oil so should be checked.
• Do not take internally – whilst there is scope for the internal use of essential oils, this should only be done by a trained practitioner.
• Keep away from the eyes and seek medical advice if undiluted essential oil gets in the eye
• Remember, essential oils are potent and only a little is needed
• We recommend that you read our Basic Guide to Using Essential Oils which you can find in our Information Hub
Responsible Marketing
The Medicines act requires that, as vendors of essential oils, we do not say anything that could be interpreted as a medical claim. This means we cannot suggest that essential oils help, alleviate or cure any disease, disorder or medical condition, even very minor conditions like headaches, colds or congestion. Nor can we inform you of any traditional remedial uses of essential oils.
Scientific research is being carried out into the properties of essential oils but as, like wine, the oils vary from batch to batch, the findings can only be applied to the specific batch tested. This means that in the EU, essential oils cannot be licensed to make remedial claims in relation to a specific disease or adverse condition of the body of mind.
We do want you to be as informed as possible when using our essential oils and therefore would suggest that you do your own research either through an accredited aromatherapy course or using reliable books by industry recognised experts Robert Tisserand, Len Price or Shirley Price. The Aromatherapy Trade Council operate a voluntary code of conduct which we abide by and they are a good source of information. Aromatherapists registered with the IFPA may also be able to offer you advice. Please be wary of information you find on the internet as it is mostly unregulated and often promotes unsafe practices and makes unsubstantiated claims.
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