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Valerian

CAS 8057-49-6

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Valerian in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Valeriana officinalis rhizome extract”.

Also known as Valeriana officinalis rhizome extract · Valeriana officinalis rhizome/root · Valeriana officinalis rhizome/root extract · Valeriana officinalis root extract · Valerian root · Japanese valerian (valeriana fauriei)

Show all 30 names

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What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, a soothing agent and a fragrance ingredient. Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., Valerianaceae.

  • Skin conditioning
  • Soothing
  • Fragrance
  • Humectant
  • Flavouring
  • Conditioner
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Valerian appears in these published regulatory listings.

  • In marketed US drugs

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Beauty
  • Cleaning
  • EUCosIngActive4 entries
    • Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., ValerianaceaeSource →
    • Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root is a plant material derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., ValerianaceaeSource →
    • Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes and roots of the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., ValerianaceaeSource →
    • Valeriana Officinalis Root Extract is the extract of the roots from the Valerian, Valeriana officinalis L., ValerianaceaeSource →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Humectant.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Humectant.Source →
  • USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 165 active drug products and 170 total products.
    • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 165 active drug products and 170 total products.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Valerian. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Valerian yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

6 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated September 2015

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA National Drug Code Directory

    regulatory · updated 2030-12-04

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Reference links (2)

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Valerian in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

170

Typical roles

Skin conditioningSoothingFragranceHumectantFlavouringConditioner
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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Valerian; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

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