Organic Vetiver Essential Oil

BOTANICAL NAME: vetiveria zizanoides

ORIGIN: India

PARTS USED: roots

DISTILLATION METHOD: steam

FRAGRANCE: citrus, heavy, slightly sweet, tobacco-like, woodsy

BLENDS WELL WITH: cedarwood, chamomile, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, spikenard, vanilla, violet, ylang ylang

AROMATIC BENEFITS: aggression, anchoring, balancing, exhaustion, grounding, relaxing, soothing, stress

MAGICAL USES: divination, exorcism, love, money, peace, protection, unhexing

PHYSICAL USES: antiseptic, arthritis, emollient, fixative, immunity stimulant, insomnia, male infertility, muscular relaxant, neuralgia, rheumatism, sedative

Vetiver Information:

The Essential Oil of Vetiver is obtained through steam distillation of its roots and its main components are alpha vetivone, benzoic acid, beta vetivone, furfurol, vetiverol, vetivene, and vetivenyl vetivenate. Its essential oil is also used extensively in perfume industries (perfumes for body, room fresheners, coolers etc.), cosmetics, soaps, oils and as a flavouring agent in beverages and sorbets and food stuffs.

Definitions:

Anti-inflammatory: an agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.
Antiseptic: a substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.
Aphrodisiac: arouses or intensifies sexual desire.
Cicatrizant: a healing agent.
Nervine: acts upon or affects the nerves; quiets nervous excitement.
Sedative: Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing.
Tonic: restorative and curative; intended to invigorate.
Safety Warning: Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.