doTERRA Valerian Essential Oil

Description

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant with a documented history of use extending back to ancient Greek and Roman times. One of the oldest and most studied benefits of Valerian essential oil is its ability to improve the quality of sleep. The plant name Valerian comes from the Latin valere meaning ‘to be well’. Valerian essential oil is steam distilled from valerian root, rich in sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols, known for their soothing properties.

Valerian essential oil can be used aromatically and topically for its calming and easing properties. The strong, grounding aroma of Valerian essential oil can be softened when blended with other essential oils including Green Mandarin, Wild Orange, Lavender, and Rosemary.

Primary Benefits

• Provides a grounding, earthy aroma
• Ideal to use as part of a restful night-time routine
• A unique flavouring to help promote welcoming, tranquil moments

Uses

• Diffuse as part of your nighttime routine
• Dilute with a carrier oil and apply topically on the back of the neck or bottoms of the feet at bedtime
• Add a few drops to bathwater for a relaxing soak.
• Include in your favourite evening beverage
  

Directions for Use

Topical: Apply 2–4 drops directly to desired area. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin. Use as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.
Internal: For food favouring

Aromatic Description

Warm, woody, balsamic, earthy

Collection Method

Steam Distillation

Plant Part

Root