VALERIAN ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Valeriana officinalis | Country of Origin | : | China | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils: | Specific Gravity | : | 0.940 @ 72°F | Optical Rotation | : | -0.13 | Refrective Index | : | 1.435 @ 72°F | Plant Part | : | Root | Bland With | : | Patchouli, Pine, Lavender, Cedarwood, Mandarin and Rosemary. | CAS No | : | 8008-88-6 | Flash Point | : | 111 °F | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
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Description : Valerian is a perennial flower that is native to parts of Europe and Asia, although it is now also grown in the United States. The scientific name of this beneficial plant is Valeriana officialis The major healing elements found in valerian root are valepotrits, valeranic acid, valeranone and valereal. These are all highly volatile oils that are found only in valerian.
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Constituents : Actinidine, borneol, carotene, calarene, calarenol, bornyl acetate, isoborneol, elemol, jatamols A and B, jatamansic acid, Jatamansone, nardol, nardostachonol, norseychelanone, seychellane, seychellene, spirojatomol, valeranal, valeranone, virolin, angelicin, jatamansin, jatamansinol, oroselol. |
Uses : Valerian essential oil is most commonly used for sleep disorders, especially the inability to sleep (insomnia). Valerian is also used orally for anxiety and psychological stress, but there is limited scientific research to support these uses.
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Benefit : Valerian essential oil is helpful in combating various skin and hair problems. This oil is widely in demand in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. The Valerian Essential Oil acts as an astringent and emollient. It is a proven digestive, stomachic and laxative. It is highly recommended for flatulence, constipation, jaundice, etc. |
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