⛰️Tibetan Medicine🏕️Mongolian Traditional Medicine

Valerian Calming Oil Blend

oil-blend

Ingredients

Valerian root extractLavender oilJojoba oilChamomile oil

Conditions addressed

InsomniaStressAnxietyInflammation

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional oil-blend made from Valerian root extract, Lavender oil, Jojoba oil, Chamomile oil.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Valerian root extract

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Sedatives, benzodiazepines, alcohol

Additive drowsiness and CNS depression.

Anesthesia (pre-surgery)

May prolong sedation — inform your surgical team and typically discontinue 1–2 weeks prior.

Lavender oil

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Sedatives

Additive drowsiness, particularly with oral use.

Jojoba oil

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.

Chamomile oil

Full profile
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Blood thinners (warfarin)

Contains natural coumarins with mild anticoagulant activity.

Sedatives

Additive drowsiness.