What is vetiver? It is native to sourhern India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia the vetiver is a grass. It grows to a height of 6 feet. The vetiver has deep, strong roots and in some countries the plant is planted to protect soil from erosion. Vetiver has been used for hundreds of years for there fragrance and for making weaving mats. The vetiver essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the roots of the plant. The essential oil is a reddish dark brown oil and has a woody, earthy fragrance that is almost musty. The oil has a therapuitic, relaxing effect known in India for the 'oil of tranquility'. Used in baths or for massage. Read below for more information on vetiver essential oil benefits.

Latin name: Andropogun muricatus.

Family: Gramineae.

Plant part used: The vetivert essential oil is obtained from the roots.

Extraction: The essential oil is distilled by stem distillation.

Aroma: A deep, earthy and smoky fragrance, somewhat reminiscent of both myrrh and patchouli, but diluted has lemony overtones, adds subtle notes to many blends when diluted. The distinctive aroma of vetivert is also reminiscent of woodland after a heavy rainfall.

Blends well with: Chamomile, Frankincense, Egyptian Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.

Vetiver Essential Oil Properties

Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative, tonic, nervine. Mind: Vetivert oil is calming and a reputed panacea for stress and tension, helps to settle the nerves before visiting the dentist. Can help with people who feel out of balance and need some grounding, is a helpful oil when using vetiver essential oil anxiety and for calming. Body: With its balancing effect on the central nervous system, it instills a more centred feeling and may also help people ease of tranquillisers. Thought th help cleanse the aura - the energy field around the body. Despite its sedative action, can be helpful in cases of mental and physical exhaustion. Generally vetivert can have the ability to promote sleep, helpful in cases of insomnia. Effects on the skin: The vetiver essential oil properties can have a healing effect on acne.

Using Vetivert Essential Oil

Please remember that essential oils are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!

In India and Sri Lanka the vetivert oil is traditionally known as 'the oil of tranguillity' because the smell of vetivert makes people feel stabilized or grounded. The 'oil of tranquillity' is deeply relaxing and grounding as well as ideal for helping to relieve musculat aches and pains.

Vetivert Oil The Home
Vetivert's green, leafy aroma makes it ideal for freshing up carpets, furniture and shoes. It's also ideal to scent drawers and cupboards.

Vetivert Carpet Freshener
If your fed up with synthetic fragrances, then this natural carpet freshener will be a revelation. In combination with bicarbonate of soda, it both suppresses stale odours and imparts a subtle freshness to the room.

You will need: 1. 250g bicarbonate of soda 2. plastic bag 3. 30-40 drops pure vetivert essential oil 4. flour or sugar shaker.

Measure the bicarbonate of soda and pour into the plastic bag. Add the drops of essential oil and then mix the blend in well. Seal up the plastic bag and then leave this for at least 24 hours, this will allow the bicarbonate of soda to absorb the oil. Spoon the freshner into the shaker. To use, Simple sprinkle it over the carpet., leave for at least half ann hour, then vacuum up.


Beauty Essentials With Vetivert Oil

Softening Bath Milk
A milk bath is a wonderful treat for your body. Simply add the following ingredients below to your bath when it is nearly full.

4tbsp dried milk powder (or you can use 300ml fresh milk, preferbly goat's milk)
1 drop pure vetivert essential oil
2 drops pure geranium essential oil
2 drops pure sandalwood essential oil

Yoghurt Body Pack
The yoghurt will help to balance sebum secretion and the honey will moisturize. Mix together the ingredients and then apply to your body and face (always remember avoiding the eye area). Leave on for 15 minutes. Shower or rinse off with warm water.

4ml diluted vetivert oil
4tsp clear honey
5tbsp live, full fat yoghurt

Aromatic Earth Pack
Applied as a face or body pack, clay will draw out the impurities and helps spotty skin to heal. Fuller's earth works in the same way, but will be more drying to the skin. If you have sensitive or dry skin use the Yoghurt body pack instead. Mix the clay or Fuller's earth with the water into a smooth paste. Stir in the honey and oils. Apply over the affected areas but avoid the neck and eye areas. Leave for about 10 minutes. Shower off with warm water.

100g green clay or Fuller's earth
200ml bottled water
1 tbsp clear honey
1 drop pure vetivert essential oil
1 drop pure frankincense essential oil
3 drops pure lavender essential oil

Vetiver Aromatherapy Uses

Benefits Of Vetivert Essential Oil

On The Body
Vetivert is helpful for muscular aches and pains, poor circulation, rheumatism, sprains and stiffness. It can also be used for general skin care, especially for oily skin and acne.

On The Mind
Vetivert is valuable as a supportive treatment for PMS, anxiety, nervous exhaustion, insomnia and many other stress-related states.

Bath Oil Blends With Vetivert Oil
Many people say that vetivert oil smells better when the oil is used in the bath, whether it is mixed with other oils or not. This will be because the humidity increases its volatility rate and reveals hidden elements of the aroma. Try adding one of our blends to your bath. You may be pleasantly suprised!

Tranquillity of The Sea
Try this vetiver blend for nervous tension and anxiety.

1 drop pure vetiver essential oil
2 drops pure clary sage essential oil
1 drop pure neroli or petitgrain essential oil
2 drops pure cedarwood essential oil

The Wrrior Blend
This vetiver bath blend helps combat cold and flu symptoms and will really help to warm you up.

1 drop pure vetiver essential oil
1 drop pure ginger essential oil
2 drops pure coriander essential oil
2 drops pure orange essential oil

Restfull Sleep Massage Oil
This massage oil blend can be used to promote restful sleep. For the best results, apply after a warm bath. Gently massage the oil into the solar plexus region, over the chest and the back of your neck.

5ml diluted vetivert oil
5ml sweet almond oil
2 drops pure lavender essential oil

Diy Projects
With its deeply relaxing properties vetivert can be used for making face masks, warm milk baths, luxurious body packs, deeply relaxing bath oils and warming and relaxing massage oils. Around the home make scented drawer liners, carpet refreshers and scented shoe shapers. This oil is also often used in mens vetiver fragrances, so why not have a go and make your own mens fragrance products.

Please allow an extra 2/3 days delivery for 500ml and 1 litre size essential oils.