Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanoides

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Boost your immune system simply by wearing vetiver essential oil as a perfume! This sensual and exotic aroma has been used for thousands of years in India as a personal fragrance, but it’s also an immunostimulant and calms your nervous system, connecting you back to your true self.

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You’ll find vetiver essential oil strengthening you—mind, body, and spirit. Let its sweet, earthy fragrance help quiet your overactive, exhausted, or stressed mind. As you use this oil distilled from the roots of vetiver grown in Haiti, it will also stimulate immune function, providing more protection from illness. Its grounding and restorative properties allow your spirit to recognize your own strengths and gifts and then soar to new heights.

ESSENTIAL FACTS

Plant Parts: Roots (from grass)
Botanical Family: Poaceae
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols, Ketones
Country of Origin: Haiti
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Cultivation Method: Certified Organic
Aroma: Balsamic, Earthy, Exotic and Sensual, Sweet, Woody
Note Classification: Base

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PROPERTIES

Emotional and Energetic Properties:

Connects one with the Earth and Earth Energies
Grounds and Protects
Sedates and Restores
Connects one with oneself

Therapeutic Properties:

Antifungal — An agent capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Cicatrisant – Cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars.
CNS Sedative – Calming to the central nervous system.
Immunostimulant – Stimulates functioning of the immune system.
Tonic — An agent that strengthens and improves bodily performance.

HOW TO USE

Anti-aging: Make a anti-aging moisturizer, drop 2-3 drops of vetiver into 1 oz. of unscented lotion or carrier oil before being applied to the skin. This enhances the ability to nourish and hydrate dry, irritated skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, wounds, and uneven skin tone.

Muscle Aches and Pains: Add vetiver to a warm bath to promote the relaxation of muscles, address aches, stiffness, and inflammation, boost circulation, and promote restful sleep. Blend together in a separate container, 6–8 drops of vetiver into 1 oz. unscented liquid body soap, castile liquid soap or carrier oil. Add to warm bath water. Optional: Add a 1/2-cup of Epsom salts to bath water.

Perfume: Use vetiver as a perfume. This sensual and exotic aroma has been used for thousands of years in India as a personal fragrance, but it’s also an immunostimulant and calms your nervous system, connecting you back to your true self. One drop placed daily on the heart, neck, or wrists is all it takes to benefit.

Preventative for Infection and to Boost Immune System: Diffuse vetiver to create a germ free and relaxing atmosphere.

Stress: Make yourself or special someone a relaxing massage oil to reduce stress and relax! See Oil of Tranquility in recipe tab.

RECIPES

Oil of Tranquility

3 drops vetiver

6 drops roman chamomile

6 drops bergamot

2 oz. jojoba

Directions: Blend all ingredients into a 2 oz. container. Massage into affected areas.

SAFETY

Non-toxic, non-irritating. Tisserand suggests maximum topical use of 15% due to the isoeugenol content.

If pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician or clinical certified aromatherapist. For external use only. Keep away from mucous membranes & eyes. Test a small amount on skin for allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using on infants and small children under the age of five.

Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil.