Valerian

 Valeriana officianalis distilled from the plant roots.   The aroma is earthy, musky, strong like stinky socks.  Many find it extremely unpleasant.

CAUTIONS: It is powerful and should be used respectfully. Use at very low dilution (≤0.5–1%). Not recommended for children.  May cause drowsiness — do not use before driving.

CHARACTER:  “Grounded Stability”, Integrated, Calming, Deeply Restorative. It does not float. It descends.Roots wrapped in moonlight.

ETHERIC COLORS: Deep indigo-purple, Earthy brown, Maroon red

CRYSTAL/GEM: Green/Black Tourmaline, Moss Agate, Bloodstone, Amethyst, Moonstone, Lepidolite, Smoky Quartz, Hematite, Obsidian, Labradorite  

CHAKRA: Root, Sacral

MUSICAL:  Low C, F; low cello bow drawn slowly across a thick string; contrabass in dark cathedral; Music is descending, enveloping, and ancient.

ELEMENT: Earth, Water

PERFUME NOTE:  Base

ASTRO:  Pisces, Moon, Saturn

ENERGY:  4     

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Supports parasympathetic activation, Calms overstimulation, Deepens dream states, Supports subconscious insight

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE TRAITS: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Restlessness, ADHD, Quiet mental chatter

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:  Get a good night’s sleep; Insomnia, bruxism; Improve cognitive function, Nervous disorders, High Blood Pressure, Heart Palpitations, Improve Digestion, Skin Health, Relieve bites and stings, Menstrual cramps, PMS, Restless Leg, Edema, Acne, Muscle spasms, Arthritis, Migraines

PROPERTIES: anti-viral, anti-microbial, antispasmodic,  digestive, febrifuge, nervine, detoxifier, sedative, muscle relaxant

BLENDS:   Onyx,

Blends well with: Cedarwood, Lavender, Sandalwood, Neroli, Amyris, Citrus, Frankincense, small amounts of Citrus, Clary Sage, Roman Chamomile 

 Contains: Mostly sesquiterpenes, B-Caryophyllene, valerenene, pachtoulene, humulene, valerenol, a-bisabolol, esters, valerenic acid

ARCHETYPES:  DREAM KEEPER, ROOT HEALER, NIGHT WATCHER, HERMIT, MOON PRIESTESS,  GUARDIAN

PERSONALITY:

+Is calm and deeply centered.  Holds space for emotional storms. Honest about discomfort.

+Fiercely loyal; “Old Soul”

+Not charming or social.

+Unconcerned with appearances

+ They are capable in cutting through pretense and falsehoods, bringing us into the light. But, is comfortable with darkness and quiet.

+ Moves slowly and deliberately.  Speaks little, observes everything.

 +Values rest and restoration.

 +Opens the way to healing, and gives a strength as it roots us to the ground and uplifts our spirits.

 +Grounds others simply by being present.

+Intensely interested in dreams and deep ancestral memory.

+Doesn’t smile often — but when they do, it means safety.

+Sits beside you when the lights go out. “You can sleep. I will keep watch.”