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RutaVaLa Spotlight

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This trio of Rue, Valerian, and Lavender essential oils will be your BFF when it comes to deep, restful sleep. With its earthy, grounding aroma, RutaVaLa can create a peaceful environment that sets the stage for rest. Plus, it comes as a pre-diluted roller, so using it could not be easier! . image

JUST A DROP OF RUTAVALA

  • Has an earthy, grounding aroma
  • Contains the powerful calming properties of linalool
  • Creates a calm, grounded atmosphere
  • Portable, easy-to-use roll-on allows for quick, easy application
  • Prediluted for direct application to the skin
  • Wonderful for supporting deep, restful sleep

RutaVaLa has a reputation for its “interesting” aroma, thanks to the Valerian. It may not be your favorite scent, yet how you feel when experiencing it is worth it! If you're not a big fan of the scent, simply apply to the bottom of your feet and cover with socks. You won't regret it after the great night's sleep you'll get!

BACKGROUND This proprietary roll-on contains Rue (Ruta), Valerian, and Lavender essential oils, and is unique to Young Living.

Lavender and relaxation go hand in hand as this plant has been used for centuries for its calming properties. Young Living Lavender is sourced from sustainable and scalable operations, including Young Living Lavender farms in Mona, Utah, USA; St. Maries, Idaho, USA; and Simiane-la-Rotonde, France.

Valerian is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia with a documented history of use extending back to ancient Greek and Roman times. Described by Hippocrates in detail, both the herb and the roots were traditionally used for a variety of purposes and conditions.

Rue (Ruta) belongs to the Rutaceae family, commonly known as the rue or citrus family, of flowering plants. This essential oil comes from Young Living's Finca Botanica Farm and Distillery in Chongon, Ecuador, and it is included in RutaVaLa and Common Sense essential oil blends as well as Sleep Essence capsules.

KEY INGREDIENTS The three oils in this blend have wonderful properties that can help both the mind and body find stillness and serenity. Each key ingredient in this blend has wonderful benefits on its own, but when you add them together, you get a blend that is extremely calming for both the mind and body.

  • Lavender: Lavender is synonymous with calming and relaxing, making it a vital part of this trio. Lavender has a lightly sweet, herbaceous aroma that can be used to create routines for our minds to recognize that it is time to rest. Lavender can also help us calm racing, anxious thoughts when used intentionally!
  • Valerian: Has a calming, grounding, musky aroma that is conducive to deep, restful sleep. Valerian has been used for sleep support for centuries, and the herb itself has been used in teas to promote sleep.
  • Rue (Ruta): Also called the ‘herb of grace' Rue (Ruta) essential oil has an aroma that may help you unwind and ground yourself in the present moment, and it is great to incorporate as you wind down as part of your evening routine.

FULL INGREDIENT LIST Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil , Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) oil , Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) root oil , Ruta graveolens (Ruta) oil

KEY CONSTITUENTS *Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Linalool, Linalyl acetate: These constituents have calming properties as well as antioxidant and neuroprotective qualities, making them wonderful for use to help the mind and body find stillness and calm.
  • Bornyl acetate, Camphene

PRODUCT OPTIONS

  • RutaVaLa Roll-on
  • RutaVaLa Essential Oil blend

DAILY HABITS WITH RUTAVALA Use in your (and your kids'!) sleep and relaxation routine:

  • Apply RutaVaLa before bedtime to encourage a restful night. Roll onto the bottom of the feet, the big toe, and cover with socks.
  • Massage it into your neck and shoulders to unwind and decompress after a long day.
  • Pair with Relaxation Massage Oil for a pre-bedtime relaxation routine. Massage tired legs and feet with RutaVala and Relaxation Massage Oil.
  • Combine with Lavender Lotion for nighttime leg troubles (a pregnancy favorite!).
  • Make these Sweet Dreams Bath Salts to use before bedtime:
    • 1 cup magnesium flakes
    • ½ cup epsom salts
    • 20 drops RutaVaLa (pop out the roller top and use a dropper bottle)
    • Add to a glass jar and mix well.
  • Make a Relax and Restore Massage Oil to use after a hot shower or epsom salt bath to help the mind and body further relax:
    • 4 oz glass pump bottle
    • 40 drops RutaVaLa
    • 20 drops Lavender
    • Optional: a few pumps of Relaxation Massage Oil
    • Carrier of choice

DIFFUSE Diffuse this calming blend anytime you need a moment of serenity. To diffuse, simply pop out the roller top and use a dropper bottle.

  • Sweet Dreams: 4 drops each RutaVaLa, Frankincense, Vetiver
  • Grounded & Grateful: 3 drops each RutaVaLa, Patchouli, Tangerine, Northern Lights Black Spruce
  • Let it Go: 3 drops RutaVaLa, 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Frankincense