Vetiver Essential Oil

Vetiver Essential Oil has been a popular choice for cosmetics since ancient times. Ayurveda, the ancient science of Medicine in India has spoken highly about the benefits of Vetiver for beauty and well-being. Aromatherapy has acknowledged the important role of this miraculous oil in spiritual grounding as well as emotional support. Viteveria Zizanioidus grows in form of grass and is particularly found in India. It is also called Khus in many regions of the world. You’ll be surprised to know that it shows characteristics similar to other fragrant grasses like Lemongrass & Palmarosa. It was earlier primarily cultivated in India and the French were mesmerized by its aroma and hence called it vétyver. It is so popular in India that it has its own tax called Vetiver tax. It is made by steam distillation of Khus grass which grows almost 150 centimetres in height.

Details

Botanical Name: Vetiveria Zizanoidus

Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Source: Roots

Origin: India/ Sri Lanka

Appearance: Light brown to deep brown in colour

Aroma: Rich, deep, woody, masculine aroma. Base Note

Blends well with: Vetiver essential oil blends well with a large no. of other essential oils like lemongrass, juniper berry, rose, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ylang-ylang etc

Uses for Vetiver Essential Oil

If you adore exotic fragrances as much as we do then this is the right product for you. It has a long list of uses and benefits. Some of them include:

• The natural compounds in it have a deep effect on our minds and hence it has a very grounding spiritual impact. This property makes it ideal for meditation, focus, prayer etc. Ancient Indians were well aware of this. That is why they so widely used it in temples and offered it to deities.
• Mix a few drops of it in any carrier oil to massage your body. It will release muscular tension as well as any mental tension.
• It has cooling properties and hence is widely used on skin to treat any inflammation or even acne. If you carefully read the label of various Ayurvedic skincare products, you will find mentions of vetiver essential oil.
• Vetiver essential oil as well as absolute oil have an unbeatable reputation in the fragrance industry as well. It is used in creating fragrances for some of the most iconic brands in the world.