Description

Vetivert Essential Oil, Botanical Name Vetiveria Zizanioides, extracted from Vetivert's roots by steam distillation. Vetivert Essential Oil have been used for their perfume in India for thousands of years. The oil has many uses in skin care, especially for oily skin and acne. It is an immunostimulant, and increases our ability to withstand stress without becoming ill. It has a mild rubefacient effect, so some therapists use it for arthritis, rheumatism and muscular pain. Most important actions are on the psyche. Its Indian name, meaning oil of Tranquility expresses its character beautifully. It is deeply relaxing, so valuable in massage and baths for experiencing stress, anxiety, insomnia or depression. To soak in a Vetivert Essential Oil bath is one of the most de-stressing experiences.

Vetivert is a scented grass, botanically related to Lemongrass, Citronella and several other scented grasses. The oil is distilled from the roots and is dark brown and thick in consistency. The main constituents are vetiverone, vetiverol, vetivines and cadinene. The smell is subtle and not easy to define, it has a depth and smokiness somewhat reminiscent of both Myrrh and Patchouli, but when diluted lemony overtones become more apparent and pleasing.

It blend very well with Sandalwood Essential Oil, Jasmine Essential Oil, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Chamomile Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil, Ginger Essential Oil, Juniper Essential Oil, Lemongrass Essential Oil, Patchouli Essential Oil, Rose Essential Oil, Spikenard Essential Oil, Vanilla Essential Oil, Ylang Ylang Essential Oil. The note is Low.