Valerian Essentiol Oil
Quick Details
Type: Pure Essential Oil
Raw Material: Root
Ingredient: Valerian
Color: Lt.yellow to lt.green liquid
Odor: Worm-woody, balsamic, musky
Taste: Minor bitter
Active ingredient: Bomyl acetata
Testing: GC
Botanical sources: Valeriana officinalis
Molecular formula: C15H26O
.Active ingredient:bomyl acetate>35%
.Extraction Type: Steam distilled
Latin name: Valeriana officinalis L. var. latifolia Miq
Part used: Root
Appearance: Lt.yellow to lt.green liquid
Density: 0.920-0.938
Item Specification Result Test Method
Active Ingredient
Bomyl acetate ≥35% GC
Valerian acid ≥0.5% GC
Appearance Lt.yellow to lt.green liquid
Odor Worm-woody, balsamic, musky
Taste Minor bitter
Density 0.92-0.984
Refraction 1.47-1.4975
Lead (Pb) NMT 2ppm Atomic Absorption
Heavy Metals 20ppm Max Atomic Absorption
Intruduction:
Valerian is a perennial herb with short rhizomes and aromatic feathery leaves with small pink or white flowers that bloom
(in the Northern hemisphere) from June through September. The plant is native to China and grows up to 1.5 meters high.
Also cultivated in Russia, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Britain, Scandinavia, Hungary, China.
The plant is also known as common Valerian, Valerian root, and garden heliotrope.
About the Oil
Valerian is derived from a Latin adjectival form of the personal name Valerius. It comes from the Latin verb 'valere' meaning "being well", "feeling good", and "having a good morale". This is a reference to the medicinal properties of this plant.
Aromatherapy Notes
Base note with a very rich, tenacious, musky, woody, balsamic aroma. Valerian root is one of the most calming herbs in
common use. Valerian essential oil is steam-distilled from the rhizomes of Valerian officinalis. The essential oil is an
olive-green to olive brown in color with a warm rich earthy odor and a distinct 'musk-like' character of great complexity.
Valerian essential oil bends well with essential oils of: Cedarwood, Lavender, Mandarin, Dark Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine,
and Rosemary, and Tangerine, and Wild Orange.
Traditional Uses
Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Known to herbalists as 'all heal'.
Both Hippocrates and Galen recommended Valerian as a remedy for insomnia.
Application:
1. Valerian root is well known for its sedative qualities and its ability to relax the central nervous system and the smooth
muscle groups. It has been used as a sleeping aid for hundreds of years especially when there is excitation or difficulty
in falling to sleep due to nervousness. It helps relax, reduce nervous tension and give temporary relief from mild pain.
2. Valerian oil is most often used to help sleeping. It can be considered an alternative treatment instead of hypnotic drugs For most users, it decreases the time needed to fall asleep, lessens wakefulness in the middle of the night and helps users feel more rested in the morning.
3. Valerian oil is a natural sedative, quiet and soothing to the nerves. It has been popular as a natural sleep aid in Europe
and as an anti-anxiety drug.
4. Valerian as a dietary supplement is growing in popularity in the many countries.
Fuction:
1. Exerting a calming and restorative effect on the central nervous system.
2. Calming and restorative
3. Counteracts insomnia
4. Eases nervous tension and restlessness
5. Reduces incidence of migraine and tension headaches
6. Lowers blood pressure
7. Stimulates the appetite
8. Improves digestion
9. Relaxes intestinal and stomach spasms
10.Quells ulcers
11. Reduces eczema
12. Heals minor sores and (closed) wounds
Safety Data :Non-toxic. Possible skin sensitization. Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use in combination with pharmaceutical
sedatives, antidepressants, or alcohol.
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Lavender, Mandarin, Pine.
Storage and Package
Storage: Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation
Shelf life: 2 year when properly stored.
Packing: 1KG/Aluminum foil; 25KG/Drum.