Vetiver: Vetiveria zizaniodes Stapf

Vetiver Essential Oil

Latin Name: Vetiveria zizaniodes Stapf

Source: Reunion

Part of plant: Root

Grade: Organic

Aroma Character: Heavy, earthy-woody

Blends Well with: Benzoin, Grapefruit, Jasmine

Vetiver Properties: General strengthening and stimulating (glandular system, circulation); stimulates immune system; against rheumatism; promotes menstruation; against parasites; repels insects; germicide for the air.

Vetiver Indications: Mental exhaustion; circulatory weakness, coronaritis; liver-pancreas insufficiency; immune depression; rheumatism; arthrosis; amenorrhea, infrequent menstration; urticaria; skin parasites, skin care; room disinfectant.

Vetiver Main Components: Vetiverol, vetivene, a-b-vetivone, vetivenyl acetate, vetiverone, cadinene.

Vetiver Contraindications, side effects: Should not be used by babies and pregnant women.

Vetiver has been utilised for its fragrance for many years. It has been used to scent fabric, and woven into baskets, mats and window coverings.

Vetiver  is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. It is also very good for muscular aches and pains, nervous tension and insomnia.