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Valerian Root Essential Oil (Valeriana wallichi)

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Valeriana wallichii · Deep Earthy Sedative Root

Valerian Root Essential Oil

Valerian Root Essential Oil is steam distilled from the roots of Valeriana wallichii (Indian valerian), grown in India. This valerian oil has a deep, earthy, slightly woody scent — a grounding base note with a long tradition of calming, restful use.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our Indian valerian root oil is steam distilled from selected roots to preserve its deep, earthy character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameValeriana wallichii
Common NameIndian valerian, tagar
FamilyCaprifoliaceae (valerian relative)
SourceRoots
OriginIndia
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyViscous, olive to reddish-brown liquid

Aroma Profile

Valerian Root has a deep, earthy, slightly woody scent — a heavy, grounding base note of medium strength.

Blends beautifully with

Valerian pairs with earthy, wood, citrus and herb oils, including:

Patchouli Pine Lavender Cedarwood Mandarin Petitgrain Rosemary

Indian Valerian (Tagar)

Valeriana wallichii, the major valerian of the genus, is native to India, Nepal and China, where it is known as tagar and long valued for its calming, restful tradition.

Its deep, earthy root oil is a grounding base note in perfumery and traditional practice.

Harvesting & Extraction

Valerian Root essential oil is steam distilled from the roots, capturing their deep, earthy, valerenic fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Aromatherapy — a deeply grounding, calming, restful note in aromatherapy blends.
  • Fine perfumery — an earthy base note and natural fixative.
  • Traditional use — a long history as a calming root (tagar).
  • Natural fragrance — a heavy, earthy note for niche compositions.

Related Oils You May Like

For more deep, earthy, grounding root notes, explore related oils: Spikenard oil, Vetiver oil, Patchouli oil, our natural essential oils range.

Caution: Valerian root oil is sedative and may cause drowsiness — do not use before driving or operating machinery, dilute and patch test. For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Valerian Root Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer valerian root oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is valerian root essential oil?
It is a deep, earthy, grounding oil steam distilled from the roots of Valeriana wallichii (Indian valerian, tagar), from India.
What does valerian oil smell like?
Deep, earthy and slightly woody — a heavy, grounding base note.
Is it related to spikenard?
Both are earthy roots in the same broad family, but valerian is Valeriana wallichii and spikenard is Nardostachys jatamansi.
What is it used for?
Calming aromatherapy, fine perfumery and traditional practice.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Valerian root oil is rich in valerian sesquiterpenes (valerenal, patchouli-type) and bornyl esters. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
Patchoulol / valerenal-typeEarthy, woody — characteristic markers
ClassSesquiterpenoids — main markers
Bornyl acetateFresh, camphoraceous
ClassEster
Maaliol / sesquiterpenesDeep, earthy
ClassSesquiterpenes

Safety Summary

HazardsSedative; may cause drowsiness.
ContraindicationsNot before driving; avoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

  • Family updated — Placed in Caprifoliaceae (valerian relative); the source ‘Valerianaceae’ is the older classification.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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