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Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis)

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Valeriana wallichii · Steam Distilled · Therapeutic Grade

Valerian Essential Oil

Valerian Essential Oil is a deep, earthy, woody steam-distilled oil from the roots of Indian valerian (Valeriana wallichii), with a grounding, slightly musky aroma long valued in traditional practice as a calming, settling note.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our valerian oil is steam distilled with care at our facility in Kannauj, India. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch to a verifiable specification. Explore our full range of therapeutic grade essential oils or browse our wider natural essential oils collection.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameValeriana wallichii
Common NameIndian valerian, tagar
FamilyCaprifoliaceae (formerly Valerianaceae)
SourceRoots
OriginIndia
ProcessingSteam distillation
ColourViscous olive to reddish-brown
Aroma NoteBase note; deep, earthy, woody

Aroma Profile

Valerian root oil is a base note with a deep, earthy, slightly woody and musky scent. Rich and grounding, it is a distinctive, settling note in calming blends.

Blends beautifully with

Valerian blends beautifully with:

Patchouli Pine Lavender Cedarwood Mandarin Petitgrain Rosemary

The Himalayan Grounding Root

Valeriana wallichii, the major valerian species native to India, Nepal and China, is an important substitute for European valerian (V. officinalis).

It has been traditionally valued in Himalayan practice as a calming, grounding root, and thrives in the rich biodiversity of the Indian north-western Himalaya.

Harvesting & Extraction

Valerian oil is steam distilled from the roots, capturing their deep, earthy, woody aromatics. Explore more in our therapeutic grade essential oils collection.

Common Uses

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

  • Grounding aroma — diffused for a deep, earthy, settling atmosphere.
  • Calming blends — a rich, grounding note in unwinding and bedtime blends.
  • Perfumery fixative — an earthy base note that anchors fragrance.
  • Relaxing blends — a centring note in reflective, calming blends.

Related Oils You May Like

For more earthy, grounding oils, explore related materials: Spikenard, Lavender, Sandalwood, Frankincense, our therapeutic grade essential oils.

Caution: Generally gentle when diluted; being sedative-scented it is best avoided before driving or operating machinery, and avoided in pregnancy unless advised by a professional. For external use only. Patch test before wider use.

Why Buy Valerian 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 oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is valerian essential oil?
It is a deep, earthy, woody steam-distilled oil from the roots of Indian valerian (Valeriana wallichii).
What does it smell like?
It has a deep, earthy, slightly woody and musky, grounding aroma.
What is it used for?
As a grounding, calming note in unwinding and bedtime blends, and as a perfumery fixative.
What does it blend with?
It blends well with patchouli, pine, lavender, cedarwood, mandarin and rosemary.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Valerian root oil is rich in sesquiterpenes and esters such as bornyl acetate and patchouli alcohol, with valerian-characteristic constituents. Typical qualitative profile below; exact GC/MS values vary by batch.

ConstituentTypical Character
ClassNote
Bornyl acetateFresh-woody — often prominent
ClassEster — main marker
Patchouli alcohol / maaliolEarthy, woody
ClassSesquiterpene alcohols
Valeranone / other sesquiterpenesDeep, earthy
ClassSesquiterpenes

Safety Summary

HazardsSedative-scented.
ContraindicationsAvoid before driving/machinery; avoid pregnancy unless advised; external use; patch test.

Technical Notes

  • Claims note — The source listed medical uses (e.g. for obesity, nervous disorders, snake poisoning); these have been omitted in favour of traditional wellbeing uses.
  • Aroma / evidence note — Aromatherapy uses are traditional and for wellbeing; they are not medical claims.
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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