Vetiver Essential Oil

Vetiver essential oil, derived from Vetiveria zizanioides, is known as "the oil of tranquillity" for its deeply calming and grounding properties. Revered for centuries, this resinous, earthy oil is highly valued for its ability to support emotional balance, skin health, and hormonal regulation.

Botanical name	Vetiveria zizanioides
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Family	Poaceae Family
Characteristics	An amber to brownish viscous liquid with a deep, woodsy, and earthy aroma
Note	Base note
Used in blend(s)	Dream Essence, Devine Aurora
Plant parts used	Dried chopped roots
Method of extraction	Steam distillation
Folklore & History	Vetiver has long been used in India, where its dried roots are woven into fans, screens, and mats to scent homes. Traditionally referred to as “the oil of tranquillity,” vetiver is renowned for its calming action. The plant’s original use was as a natural method to prevent soil erosion, as its intricate root system protects soil on slopes during the wet season.
Origin	Indonesia
Therapeutic Properties	Vetiver is deeply grounding and reconnects us to Mother Earth, fostering emotional stability, balance, and resilience. Vetiver essential oil is celebrated for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anxiolytic, insecticidal, and sedative properties. It supports the nervous system with its relaxing and balancing effects, alleviating depression, anxiety, insomnia, and even dementia. For the musculoskeletal system, it helps relieve rheumatism and arthritis. In the digestive system, it is beneficial for conditions such as peptic ulcers, malabsorption syndrome, gluten sensitivity, and ulcerative colitis. It aids the reproductive system by regulating hormonal secretions of estrogen and progesterone, addressing menopause symptoms, hot flushes, and PMS. Additionally, it benefits the integumentary system by promoting healing of acne, cuts, infected wounds, and improving atrophic and slack skin.
Contraindications	Vetiver essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing, with no known contraindications. Always consult a healthcare provider before using it, especially in larger quantities.
Interesting read	Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Vetiver