Vetivert oil is extracted
from Vetiveria zizanoides
(also known as Andropogon
muricatus) of the Gramineae
family and is also known as
vetivert and khus khus. It is
a densely tufted perennial
grass growing up to three
metres, growing in large
clumps with a rhizome and
fibrous root system containing
the essential oil. A native to
the wet tropical areas in
India.
The grass was used in
Calcutta and Haiti for
thatching and awnings,
blinds and sunshades, while
in Java the roots were used
for weaving mats and
thatching huts, which not
only gave rooms an exquisite
fragrance but also deterred
insects.
It is a popular ingredient
for soaps, toiletries and
perfumes and growing the
grass protects against soil
erosion.
Vetiver oil has a
wonderful effect on the mind
and body and is useful to
dispel irritability, anger and
hysteria, while having a
balancing effect on the
hormonal system and is a
great boon for the skin. It is
used to reduce wrinkles and
stretch marks while
nourishing and moisturizing
the skin and helping wounds
heal.
Extracted from the washed,
chopped, dried and soaked
roots and rootlets by steam
distillation and yields about
0.5%.
It has an earthy, musty smell -
much like the smell of a
damp forest floor and is
amber to olive in color.
Latin Name:
Vetiveria zizanoides
species of the poaceae family.
Natural Touch Aromatherapy's
Vetivert essential oil is
produced by steam distillation
of cleaned and dried Javan
roots. Javan vetivert is a
viscous essential oil with a
deep, smoky, earthy aroma
and a sweet, smooth
undertone. The oil has a
pleasant, relaxing nature and
is used frquently in oriental
perfumes.
A deeply calming oil used
to help people feel
grounded. Whilst the aroma
may not appeal to all, only a
tiny amount is required in a
blend. A useful addition to a
post sports massage to
restore calm relaxation.
Vetivert Javan Essential Oil
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