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Vetiver Essential Oil

Deep, earthy, relaxing... a.k.a. "the oil of tranquility"



Vetiver essential oil has a deep, earthy scent that's especially relaxing, grounding and calming.


Like patchouli, this is usually an oil you either love or hate.


But, love it or hate it, vetiver is extremely good for relaxing muscle tension, relieving stress (try it for stress-related headaches) and insomnia.


Emotionally speaking, vetiver oil is good for depression, balancing mood swings (such as with PMS and menopause) and for a sense of grounding and calming when life feels out of control. It also helps soothe feelings of anger, irritability and hysteria (did I mention PMS!)


In skincare, vetiver is especially nourishing for dry, irritated and problem skin such as eczema and psoriasis.


It's also good for wrinkles, stretch marks and scars, as well as toning slack skin. Excellent in anti-aging night time formulas.


Vetiver essential oil is often used as a fixative in aromatherapy recipes and cosmetics. Use sparingly - a little goes a long way!


Click to buy vetiver essential oil or read on to learn more...


Botanical Name and Characteristics

Vetiveria zizaniodes


Vetiver is a tall, wiry perennial grass that grows up to 8 feet (2.4m) high. The essential oil is steam distilled from its complex, fibrous lacework of roots.


Deep, warm, earthy, woody, musty, spicy scent that lingers. (It smells like a campfire to me.)


Therapeutic Action

  • lifts mood; anti-depressant
  • calms and relaxes nerves; good for anxiety, flashbacks and hysteria
  • relieves stress and tension
  • grounds the emotions
  • promotes sleep; good for insomnia
  • relaxes tight, stiff muscles
  • eases pain; good for headaches, muscle pain
  • helps ease PMS and menopause
  • heals all types of skin problems: acne, mature, dry and irritated skin, eczema, etc.
  • improves digestion
  • repels insects
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Blending

Its strong base note blends well with benzoin, cedar, chamomile, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vanilla and ylang ylang.


Cautions

No known cautions.


What Next?

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