Valerian Root Essential Oil

BOTANICAL NAME: valeriana officinalis

DISTILLATION METHOD: steam

ORIGIN: India

PARTS USED: roots

FRAGRANCE: warm, woody, balsamic, musky, earthy

BLENDS WELL WITH: cedarwood, lavender, mandarin, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, rosemary

AROMATIC & PHYSICAL USES: insomnia, nervous indigestion, migraine, restlessness, tension, muscle spasms, neuralgia, anxiety, antibacterial, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, hypnotic, hypotensive, sedative, stomachic.

MAGICAL USES: love, sleep, purification, protection

Definitions:

Antibacterial: kills or inhibits bacteria.

Antispasmodic: referring to something that suppresses spasms.

Carminative: relieves discomfort of gas in the digestive tract.

Diuretic: increases the amount or frequency of urination.

Sedative: Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.

Stomachic: related to the stomach; beneficial to the stomach or digestion.

Safety Warning: Avoid during pregnancy. Overuse may cause lethargy. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.