Valerian Oil

Valerian is a safe, effective essential oil that works as a sleep aid…if you can stand the smell!

There is a little controversy in the aromatherapy/herbal circuit about whether an essential oil can be said to have the same properties as the herb on which it is based. It makes sense that it might, but as it turns out, often times, the essential oil has different properties, once it has been tested.

This may be one such oil. I am not an aromatherapist, as I have mentioned before, but do read the research widely and with an open mind. I do not know for certain if the essential oil is as effective as the herb, taken from its root.

I happen to be a huge fan of the herb for helping me sleep. Taken as a tea, it works quickly, and it has been well tested. It is generally regarded as safe; safe enough for children, as a matter of fact.

At the same time, sadly but understandably, I am not allowed any of the stuff in the house due to its smell. It’s pretty bad.

If you can stand the smell, this has to be the best sleep aid I have ever come across.

Top Uses:

1. Sleep Aid

2. Cats like it…some even more than catnip

3. May be useful for muscle spasms