Vetiver
Essential Oil
Vetiver essential oil is deeply relaxing and comforting. It is used as a base note in perfumery and aromatherapy applications.
PLANT PART
Roots
AROMA
Earthy, Woodsy, Balsamic, Spicy
NOTE
Base
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Vetiver
Vetiver – Vetiveria zizanioides
Vetiver finds its roots in India and is found in swampy, tropical areas. Vetiver grass can grow up to two feet and with roots that can get three feet deep. The tangled grass tufts can be fashioned into carpets and are also used to make knick-knacks.
The word Vetiver finds its etymological origin in the mid-19th-century French word vétiver, which comes from the Tamilic (the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, modern-day Sri Lanka) word veá¹á¹ivÄ“r which means, ‘hatcheted up’, which comes from the root word vÄ“r which means ‘root.’ This is a description of how the roots are harvested.
Country of Origin:
India
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Botanical Family:
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Chemical Families:
Sesquiterpenes Alcohols (up to 42%), Sesquiterpene Ketones (<22%), Sesquiterpenes (<4%)
Precautions
- May contain isoeugenol.
- No counterindications are known at this time.
- Use caution during pregnancy.
- We recommend a dermal maximum of 15%, based on 1.3% isoeugenol content with a dermal maximum of 0.2% (SCCNFP 2001a; IFRA 2009) and (Essential Oil Safety – Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young).
Therapeutic Properties
Vetiver essential oil is deeply relaxing and comforting. Vetiver is a natural tranquilizer and in Ayurvedic medicine is known as the oil of tranquility. It is used as a base note in perfumery in men's colognes and has aromatherapy applications. Vetiver essential oil has a thick, woodsy aroma that helps with insomnia and helps to balance emotions.
| Antiarthritic | Antimicrobial | Stimulant |
| Antioxidant | Anti-rheumatic | Analgesic |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Circulation | Antiseptic |
| Expectorant | Decongestant | Immunostimulant |
| Disinfectant | Removes Excess Mucus | Supports Respiratory Function |
| Stomachic | Tonic | Antispasmodic |
| Fever Reducer | Energizing | Rubefacient | Sedative | Vermifuge |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Circulation
Stimulates the circulatory system, production of red corpuscles.
Digestive System
Digestive System
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Emotional Balance
Use aromatically and topically to feel grounded.
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Vitiligo
Apply topically to affected areas of the skin.
Stretch Marks, Discoloration, and Scars
Apply topically to affected areas to reduce scarring.
Limbic System
Limbic System
ADD, ADHD, Focus, and Concentration
Combine with lavender and apply topically to feet, spine, and back of neck beneath the skull. Diffuse aromatically.
Anorexia
Apply topically to the feet and spine and diffuse aromatically.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Muscular Pain
Help with sprains, pain, muscular rheumatism.
Nervous System
Nervous System
Insomnia
Apply topically to the bottoms of the feet or to the spine and diffuse aromatically for a more restful sleep. As a natural tranquilizer, it may help induce sleep and is known to affect the parathyroid gland.
PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety
Combine with melissa and diffuse aromatically and apply topically to pulse points.
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Breast Enlargement
Dilute and apply topically to breasts.
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Tuberculosis
Apply topically to the spine and diffuse aromatically.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Safety
Non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Use with caution during pregnancy.