| Botonical Name | : | valeriana officinalis l |
| CAS # | : | 8008-88-6 |
| Country of Origin | : | India |
| Color & Odor | : | olive green clear liquid with fresh green warm woody balsam rooty odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.925 – 0.985 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | (-30) – (-20) @ 20°C |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.480 – 1.500 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | 44 °C |
| Storage & Handling | : | Store in tightly sealed, preferably full container. Protect from heat and light. |
| Storage Temperature | : | Ambient 10°C - 32°C |
| Extraction Method | : | Supercritical CO2 Extraction |
DESCRIPTION:
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis, Valerianaceae) is a hardy perennial flowering plant having sweetly scented pink/ white flowers. Finding usage as perfume, it is prepared from roots of plant, which, after maceration, trituration and dehydration processes. The final CO2 extract is used for effects including anxiolytic and sedation effect. CONSTITUENTS:
Valerianol, valeranone, valerenal, bornyl acetate , ActinidineAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with deep, earthy, slightly woody scent.BLENDS WITH:
Patchouli, pine, oakmoss, lavender, mandarin, cedarwood, petitgrain, rosemary. COMMON NAMES:
Valerian, Valerianaceae, Valeriana officinalis. USES:
This oil is extremely useful for insomnia as well as other disorders and is also an alternative to benzodiazepine drugs. Blending well with Patchouli, pine, oakmoss, lavender, mandarin and other essential oils, the final extract offered is used for providing curing effects including helping in anxiolytic and sedation effects.