Common Name: Vetiver Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Other names:
Khus
Khus-Khus
Description/Distribution:
Grown in Haiti, vetiver oil is used for therapeutic, meditative and perfuming purposes. This essential oil is grounding, cooling and nourishing. Vetiver is a grass, not unlike lemongrass and citronella. The stems are tall and it can grow up to five feet high. The leaves are long and thin, and the flowers are a brownish-purple color. However, unlike most root systems, the roots of vetiver grass grow downward and can grow eight feet deep.
The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of its root base, which is thick and matted. Vetiver essential oil smells sweet, musky and deeply relaxing, which is …show more content…
Interestingly, it was used to massage brides to sanctify them prior to marriage. Because of its cleansing and therapeutic properties, it’s known to heal a person from within.
Key Benefits and Uses:
The direct effects of vetiver oil inhalation may help children with symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and axiety. Vetivere oil may help repel ticks and other biting insects, and even termites. Use vetiver topically as a bug repellant, or spray directly onto surfaces where ticks or termites may roam.
Vetiver oil also possesses strong free radical scavenging activity and therefore, works as a proven antioxidant. Vetiver oil also heals scars by helping regenerate skin and tissue. It also rejuvenates the skin and removes dark spots or signs of acne and pox. Vetiver also works as an anti-aging oil and effectively treats stretch marks, cracks and other skin disorders. Vetiver essential oil may also improve libido or sex drive. As natural tonic, vetiver oil boosts the immune and nervous system. Its soothing and restorative qualities are also responsible for stimulating the immune system and supporting the nervous …show more content…
Since it’s both fragrant and cooling, using it in your bath helps prevent overheating and also helps with relaxation and insomnia. To boost calming effects, combine vetiver oil with lavender and rose essential oils as well.
Blends well with:
Vetiver blends well with: Benzoin, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender and ylang-ylang oil.
Research Studies:
A study on vetiver essential oil evaluated its ability to treat children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although the study was small it showed promise. Parents helped their children breath in the essential oil right from the bottle a few times each day. Parents reported better attention and behavior from their children during the study period.
Safety/Warnings:
This essential oil is completely safe: Non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-toxic. Do not take internally, unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using vetiver oil. And, as always, keep essential oils away from
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Other names:
Khus
Khus-Khus
Description/Distribution:
Grown in Haiti, vetiver oil is used for therapeutic, meditative and perfuming purposes. This essential oil is grounding, cooling and nourishing. Vetiver is a grass, not unlike lemongrass and citronella. The stems are tall and it can grow up to five feet high. The leaves are long and thin, and the flowers are a brownish-purple color. However, unlike most root systems, the roots of vetiver grass grow downward and can grow eight feet deep.
The essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of its root base, which is thick and matted. Vetiver essential oil smells sweet, musky and deeply relaxing, which is …show more content…
Interestingly, it was used to massage brides to sanctify them prior to marriage. Because of its cleansing and therapeutic properties, it’s known to heal a person from within.
Key Benefits and Uses:
The direct effects of vetiver oil inhalation may help children with symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and axiety. Vetivere oil may help repel ticks and other biting insects, and even termites. Use vetiver topically as a bug repellant, or spray directly onto surfaces where ticks or termites may roam.
Vetiver oil also possesses strong free radical scavenging activity and therefore, works as a proven antioxidant. Vetiver oil also heals scars by helping regenerate skin and tissue. It also rejuvenates the skin and removes dark spots or signs of acne and pox. Vetiver also works as an anti-aging oil and effectively treats stretch marks, cracks and other skin disorders. Vetiver essential oil may also improve libido or sex drive. As natural tonic, vetiver oil boosts the immune and nervous system. Its soothing and restorative qualities are also responsible for stimulating the immune system and supporting the nervous …show more content…
Since it’s both fragrant and cooling, using it in your bath helps prevent overheating and also helps with relaxation and insomnia. To boost calming effects, combine vetiver oil with lavender and rose essential oils as well.
Blends well with:
Vetiver blends well with: Benzoin, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender and ylang-ylang oil.
Research Studies:
A study on vetiver essential oil evaluated its ability to treat children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although the study was small it showed promise. Parents helped their children breath in the essential oil right from the bottle a few times each day. Parents reported better attention and behavior from their children during the study period.
Safety/Warnings:
This essential oil is completely safe: Non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-toxic. Do not take internally, unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid using vetiver oil. And, as always, keep essential oils away from