Product details:Valerian Oil,Valerian essential oil
Aroma:Earthy,woody
Botanical name:Valeriana officinalis L.
Country of origin:Guizhou,China
Method of extraction:Steam distillation
Part of the plant used:Roots and rhizomes
Crop season:Aug. to Oct.
Constituents:Bronyl acetate ≥35%
Valerian essential oil is obtained by directing steam through the underground parts of the plant.
Herbal medicines containing valerian essential oil are usually available in liquid forms to be taken by mouth or used as bath additives
Benefits of Valerian oil
Valerian essential oil has been used for hypochondria, nervous headaches, irritability, mild spasmodic affections, diarrhea, epilepsy, migraine headaches, croup, hysteria, convulsions, vertigo, nervous cough, delirium, neuralgia, muscle cramps, gas pains, stomach cramps, spasms, palpitations.
The oil of valerian is used in many blended perfumes as it gives a different leathery note to a fragrance. It is used for making tea which has medicinal value.