Botanica Gaia 100% Bio Valerian Root Essential Oil | Valeriana Officinalis | For Aromatherapy

Botanical Name: Valeriana Officinalis.
Family Name: Caprifoliaceae
Common Name: Common Valerian, Aphotecary Valerian, Medicinal Valerian.
INCI: Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Roots.
Note: Base note.
Odor: Earthy, deep woody, rich, musky and woody aroma.
Appearance: Amber.
Country of Origin: China.
Blends well with: Balsam Copaiba, Balsam of Peru, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Coriander, Cypress, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Galbanum, Labdanum, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin , Mimosa, Myrtle, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Turmeric, Wild Turmeric, Vanilla, Verbena, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Yuzu.

Valerian is a medicinal plant native to Europe, North America and Asia, it grows in humid forests and on the edges of rivers and lakes. Known since ancient times, before the advent of synthetic anxiolytics, valerian root was considered the most effective painkiller available. In ancient Greece, it was already recommended to treat sleep disorders. The Romans used it to treat palpitations and arrhythmia. In the Middle Ages it was used as a tranquilizer and sleeping pill. At the end of the 16th century, the Europeans began to treat epilepsy with it and the Amerindians used it to calm seizures. During the First World War it was recommended to treat nervous shock caused by bombing.

Modern medicine has recognized the efficacy of valerian in the treatment of mild depressive disorders, sleep disorders, and anxiety.

Facilitates drowsiness, lengthens the duration of sleep and improves its quality.

The chemical composition of the valerian root mainly includes sesquiterpenes are oxygenated and can be ketones (valeranone), alcohols (valerianol, kesyl alcohol), esters (valerianol ester), aldehydes (valerenal) and acids (valerenic, acetoxyvalerenic and hydroxyvalerenic acids).

*Please note that valerian is contraindicated in people taking antidepressants or sedative medications. Check with your doctor before using Valerian Essential Oil.

General Safety Information: Even a small amount is very strong and must be diluted before applying or ingesting. Use small amounts of the essential oil if you have never used it before. Pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should not use essential oil. Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children.

The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.