Valerian is the oil of Rest & Surrender. Valerian teaches that rest is not weakness—it is wisdom. Just as the plant’s greatest strength lies hidden beneath the surface, true restoration often unfolds quietly unseen, unforced, and without striving. This oil gently invites the body to recognize that it is safe to let go and reassures the soul that God continues His work even while we sleep.
Faith allows us to rest in the Lord. Each night, we are invited to place our worries, burdens, and unfinished concerns upon the altar of God and trust Him to carry what we no longer need to hold. Valerian supports this sacred act of surrender—encouraging us to release control, soften vigilance, and turn inward toward restoration and replenishment while our Heavenly Father watches over us. You are safe. You are cared for. As the body fully relaxes and the mind quiets, the heart becomes more open to receive revelation, insight, and inspiration from God.
Physical Manifestations: Difficulty falling asleep, restless or shallow sleep, racing thoughts at night, nervous system overstimulation, deep-held muscle tension (especially in the neck, jaw, and shoulders), exhaustion paired with an inability to rest, nighttime anxiety.
Negative Emotions: Hyper-vigilance, inner agitation, nervous restlessness, suppressed exhaustion, fear of letting go, over-control, resistance to stillness.
Possible Negative Beliefs and Thoughts to Release:
• I must stay alert to stay safe.
• If I let go, things will fall apart.
• Rest is irresponsible or unproductive.
Positive Emotions: Deep calm, grounded, stillness, safety, surrender, inner quiet, trust, embodied rest, emotional peace.
New Enlightened Beliefs and Thoughts to Adopt:
• My body knows how to rest when it feels safe.
• Letting go restores me rather than weakens me.
• Rest is a sacred and necessary act.
Affirmations (Enlightened Declarations):
♥ I allow my body and mind to settle into deep rest.
♥ I release the need to always be in control.
♥ It is safe to let go.
Actions: Apply regularly on the feet for systemic support. Apply on location. Dilute and massage on the body. Diffuse and inhale.
⚠︎Attention: This oil is not labeled for internal consumption.