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Valerian Essential Oil Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Rhizomes Note Classification: Base Aroma: Warm-woody, balsamic, musky Largest Producing Countries: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Britain, Scandinavia, Hungary, China, and Russia Traditional Use: Used in pharmaceutical preparations as a relaxant. Is also used as a fragrance component in soaps and in ‘moss’ and ‘forest’ fragrances. Properties: Anodyne (mild), antidandruff, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, depressant of the central nervous system, diuretic, hypnotic, hypotensive, regulator, sedative, and stomachic. Benefits: Insomnia, migraine, nervous indigestion, restlessness and tension states. Blends Well With: Cedarwood, costus, lavender, mandarin, oakmoss, patchouli, petitgrain, pine, and rosemary. Of Interest: This herb has been highly esteemed since medieval times, and used to be called ‘all heal’. In Europe the oil has been used for cholera, epilepsy, and skin complaints. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible sensitization. Not to be used while pregnant.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2010 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com