Valerian Essential Oil
Valerian Essential Oil
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis) is steam distilled from the roots of the plant, sourced from India. Its strong, woody, musky, earthy-root aroma has made it a long-treasured favourite for evening rituals and relaxation blends.
Valerian's calming reputation is genuinely well documented in traditional and modern herbal literature — the European Medicines Agency maintains an official herbal monograph specifically covering Valerian essential oil, though even that monograph notes the strongest evidence for sedative effects comes from studies of root extracts rather than the distilled oil itself.
In aromatherapy, Valerian is often used to help create a calm, grounding atmosphere before bedtime, and blends beautifully with softer floral and woody oils to balance its naturally robust, earthy scent.
A little care goes a long way: Valerian Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. Given this plant's traditional sedative reputation, avoid combining use with sedative medication or alcohol, and see the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Valeriana officinalis |
| Plant Part Used | Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Yellow to Greenish Yellow Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.470 to 1.485 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.930 to 0.970 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -40° to -20° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Valerian's deep, earthy aroma helps create a calm, grounding atmosphere before bedtime.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Valerian is often used in evening massage and bath blends to encourage a peaceful, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly and softened with floral or citrus oils, Valerian adds warmth and grounding depth to body care formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Valerian oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, clary sage, cedarwood, ylang ylang, chamomile, patchouli, sweet marjoram and bergamot. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Avoid combining finished products containing this oil with sedative medication or alcohol.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Valerian works as an unusual, earthy base note — try it at 1-2% of the fragrance concentrate, as this is a potent, long-lasting material.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Valerian to around 1% of the total formulation, softened with lighter floral or citrus oils.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — a little goes a long way with this strongly aromatic oil.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1-2% of total oil weight for a deep, grounding note.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
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Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis) is steam distilled from the roots of the plant, sourced from India. Its strong, woody, musky, earthy-root aroma has made it a long-treasured favourite for evening rituals and relaxation blends.
Valerian's calming reputation is genuinely well documented in traditional and modern herbal literature — the European Medicines Agency maintains an official herbal monograph specifically covering Valerian essential oil, though even that monograph notes the strongest evidence for sedative effects comes from studies of root extracts rather than the distilled oil itself.
In aromatherapy, Valerian is often used to help create a calm, grounding atmosphere before bedtime, and blends beautifully with softer floral and woody oils to balance its naturally robust, earthy scent.
A little care goes a long way: Valerian Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. Given this plant's traditional sedative reputation, avoid combining use with sedative medication or alcohol, and see the Safety Data Sheet for further guidance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Valeriana officinalis |
| Plant Part Used | Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Yellow to Greenish Yellow Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.470 to 1.485 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.930 to 0.970 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -40° to -20° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Valerian's deep, earthy aroma helps create a calm, grounding atmosphere before bedtime.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted, Valerian is often used in evening massage and bath blends to encourage a peaceful, unwinding mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
Used sparingly and softened with floral or citrus oils, Valerian adds warmth and grounding depth to body care formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Valerian oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, clary sage, cedarwood, ylang ylang, chamomile, patchouli, sweet marjoram and bergamot. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Avoid combining finished products containing this oil with sedative medication or alcohol.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Valerian works as an unusual, earthy base note — try it at 1-2% of the fragrance concentrate, as this is a potent, long-lasting material.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
Keep Valerian to around 1% of the total formulation, softened with lighter floral or citrus oils.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
1-2 drops is usually enough — a little goes a long way with this strongly aromatic oil.
Cold-Process Soap
Try around 1-2% of total oil weight for a deep, grounding note.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
