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Distributor #475252.
This website's testimonials and products are specific to Young Living Essential
Oils, unless otherwise noted.
Valerian Essential Oil (Valeriana officinalis)
Valerian essential oil has been used for thousands of years for its calming,
grounding, and emotionally balancing influences. During the last three decades,
it has been clinically investigated for its relaxing properties. Researchers
have pinpointed the sesquiterpenes, valerenic acid, and valerone as the active
constituents that exert a calming effect on the central nervous system. German
health authorities have pronounced valerian to be an effective aid for
occasional restlessness and sleep disturbances.* Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
our Essential Oil Blends store for some outstanding "Ready-Blends", created by
Young Living.
Body Systems Affected: Nervous System
Uses: Because of Valerian's effects on the
nervous sytem it may help with insomnia, nervous indigestion, migraine,
restlessness, sleep disturbances and tension. Valerian has also been shown to
naturally inhibit the re-uptake of 5HT (serotonin). It also helps with the free
flow of blood platelets.
Historical Uses: Throughout the centuries,
valerian has been used for insomnia, migraine, intestinal colic, rheumatism,
cholera, epilepsy, skin complaints, backache, colds, menstrual problems and
sores. During the last few decades it has been studied for its
tranquilizing properties.
Properties: Anti-bacterial, anti-dandruff,
antispasmodic, central nervous system depressant, diuretic, hypnotic, regulator
and sedative.
Aromatherapy Effects: Valerian might be useful
in meditation as it cuts through the tension and stress of our everyday lives to
help us focus on our inner self. It is profoundly calming, relaxing, grounding
and balancing.
How to use: Apply to
Vita Flex Points and directly on area of concern. May also be applied to
the wrists or bottom of the feet. Valerian is actually more effective if taken
internally.
Dietary Supplement Uses: FDA approved for use
as a food additive (FA) or flavoring agent (FL). Dilute 1 drop in 1 tsp of honey
or dilute in 4 oz. of beverage. Not for children under 6 yrs old. Use with
caution and greater dilution with children 6 yrs and older.
Safety: Repeated use can possibly
result in contact sensitation.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Valerian as a Sleep Aid
"My wife has been using Valerian oil as a sleep aid and says there is nothing
like it. She puts a drop on her upper chest, rubs it in with one or two fingers
and then rubs her temples and ear lobes. I decided to give it a try and couldn't
believe how soundly I slept. It was an amazing experience. If you are having
difficulty sleeping give Valerian oil a try."
Calm for Injury Shock Victim
"My husband brought my daughter inside screaming as she had just had the end of
her finger shut in a car door. He put on Lavender and I got some PanAway on it.
We were trying to get her to calm down so we could assess if her joint was
broken, but she kept up her hysterics. I tried some Peace & Calming but was
seeing no results as she was now shivering and showing symptoms of shock.
Suddenly, I remembered Gary Young using Valerian and Vetiver for pain and
surgeries and I had my oldest daughter grab it for me. I applied about three
drops of each to each foot and rubbed all over. Within 5+ minutes she was calm
and we could finally assess for a break and thankfully there was none.
Also, I expected some bruising from such an injury but there was none. I
definitely recommend having these oils on hand for emergencies especially with
children!"
Additional Testimonials and application suggestions for Valerian
Essential Oil can be found at
Oil Testimonials.
