Botanical Name: Valeriana fauriei

Plant Part: Root

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

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.

Colour: Brown to reddish brown viscous liquid.

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.

Consistency: Medium

Strength of Aroma: Medium