Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Description: Valerian Officinalis is native to Europe, North America,
and the northern part of Asia. Altogether, the genus contains about 150
different species. These are widely distributed throughout the temperate zones.
Both the root and the rhizome are highly prized for their healing properties.
Common Uses: Valerian Root Essential Oil has been used to combat
insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, tension, agitation, headaches as the
result of nervous tension, and panic attacks. It has also been used on muscle
spasms, palpitations of the heart, cardiovascular spasm and neuralgia. Valerian
Root Oil is also believed to be a suitable replacement for catnip based on similar
chemical components.
Aromatic Scent: Valerian Root Essential Oil has an earthy, slightly sweet
scent characteristic of an oil derived from a root.
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