Escentia Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Pure Essential Oil
Escentia Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Pure Essential Oil
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Escentia Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) Pure Essential Oil is a single-ingredient essential oil steam distilled from the roots and stems, or rhizomes, of the valerian plant. It has a rich, earthy, slightly musky aroma and is commonly used in evening aromatherapy, diffuser blends, and diluted body oils where a more grounding, settling scent is wanted. This is a pure essential oil, not a ready-to-use massage oil or perfume, so it should always be properly diluted before skin use. Its deep, herbaceous character makes it especially suited to calm, end-of-day rituals.
♡ Why we love it: Valerian is one of those beautifully distinctive oils that brings instant depth to a blend. Its earthy, rooted aroma feels especially comforting in quiet evening routines, and it is a lovely option for anyone drawn to more grounding botanical scents.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Valeriana officinalis
- Country Of Origin: India
- Form: Liquid essential oil
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled from the roots and stems (rhizomes)
- Aroma: Rich, earthy, slightly musky
- Suitable For: Aromatherapy and cosmetic use
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil
What it's used for
- Adding a deep, grounding note to aromatherapy blends
- Using in evening diffuser and room fragrance blends
- Blending into massage oils when properly diluted
- Creating calmer, more settled body oil formulations
- Pairing with woody, herbal, and citrus oils in custom blends
- Building more restful end-of-day aromatic routines
Who it's for
- Essential oil users who enjoy rich, earthy botanical aromas
- Makers creating diffuser blends and massage oils
- Formulators looking for a distinctive single-ingredient essential oil
- Those building calming evening aromatherapy blends
- Direct neat application to the skin
- Internal use
- Anyone looking for a ready-to-use massage oil or perfume
- Use without proper dilution
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How to use
- As a Room Fragrancer: Add a few drops to a suitable diffuser or oil burner in the evening.
- As a Massage Blend: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.
- As a Body Oil Add-In: Blend in small amounts into compatible body oil formulations.
- As a Blend Ingredient: Pair with cedarwood, lavender, naartjie, patchouli, pine, or rosemary for a more layered aromatic profile.
- Blending Tip: Start low, valerian has a strong aroma and only a small amount is usually needed.
Safety instructions
- For external use only.
- Do not ingest.
- Always dilute before skin application.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Patch test a diluted blend before wider use.
- Keep out of reach of children and animals.
- Store away from sunlight and heat.
Faqs
Q: What does valerian essential oil smell like?
A: It has a rich, earthy, slightly musky aroma with a deep, grounding character.
Q: Can I use valerian essential oil in a diffuser?
A: Yes, it is especially well suited to evening diffuser blends where a more settling, earthy aroma is wanted.
Q: Which oils does valerian blend well with?
A: It blends especially well with cedarwood, lavender, naartjie, patchouli, pine, and rosemary.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils
For Your Safety
This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

I love all the Essentially Natural products. Super speedy delivery and a great service offering. I ordered this oil after reading their blog on it and I am really impressed. I've found a great new hobby thanks to a great local company.
Essentially Natural offers excellent service with good communication from quote till delivery - thanks
The aromatic profile of the oil compares well with that of other Valerian products, but it would have been helpful if the COA contained optical rotation and the chemical component profile as obtained via GC
Hi Koos, thanks for your feedback. GC reports are almost never included in COAs and not all manufacturers test for this. But if you had asked we would gladly have contacted the supplier to find out for you.
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