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Valerian

Valeriana officinalis

Aromatic Note: Base note

Description:

One of about 200 species in the genus.

Use of this attractive plant dates back to at least Hippocrates in the 4th century BC and appears in many Anglo-Saxon herbal texts.

Since the Middle Ages its been used as a cure-all and in WWI was used to treat shell-shock.

Today, Valerian root is recognized as a safe, effective sedative that doesn’t react with alcohol or cause dependency.

Valerian attracts cats and is used in baits to trap wild cats and rodents.

Monograph:

Family: Valerianaceae

Synonyms: common valerian, garden heliotrope

Origin: Western Europe

Parts Used: dried rhizomes (roots)

Aroma Description: very strong, green-balsamic, musky, woody, slightly camphoraceous and sour aroma

Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy

Culinary Uses: used in herbal teas, extracts are used to flavor ice cream, bakery products, condiments, soft drinks, liqueurs, beers, tobacco, etc.

Medicinal Attributes: bitter, sedative, warming herb that is sued to calm the nerves, relax spasms, improve digestion, relieve pain, treat insomnia, and lower blood pressure. May cause drowsiness.

*Warning: Do not use if currently on sedative drugs or antidepressants.

Essential Oil: Yes, a steam distilled essential oil and a solvent extracted absolute are both made. There is also a lesser-quality “Indian Valerian” absolute made from the species Valeriana Wallichii.

Mixes Well With: cedarwood, lavender, musk seeds, oakmoss, patchouli, pine needles, rosemary, vetiver, tobacco, etc.

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