fast FACTS
ORIGIN
Asia
EXTRACTION
Distillation
MAY HELP WITH
Aches and pains
Anxiety
Depression
Immunity
Minor wounds
Skin conditions
fast FACTS
ORIGIN
Asia
EXTRACTION
Distillation
MAY HELP WITH
Aches and pains
Anxiety
Depression
Immunity
Minor wounds
Skin conditions
Vetiver is an often-used fixative in perfumery, and, in aromatherapy is known to ground a fluttering mind and body. This oil relieves sore muscles, heals minor wounds, tames inflammation, and alleviates anxiety and nervous energy.
Vetiver is a tall, tropical grass native to India whose roots are distilled to extract its therapeutic essential oil. The more desired oils come from roots that are 18 months to 2 years old.
Vetiver may balance emotions, easing anxiety and nervousness.
Vetiver produces a thick, deep-amber oil that smells earthy, warm, and woody, with a fragrance as rooted and grounded as it can make you feel.
Vetiver’s soothing and regenerative qualities help you:
• Relieve aches and pains. Add vetiver to a soothing massage or cool compress to relieve sore muscles and painful joints.
• Feel calm. Vetiver is a tranquil and peaceful oil that may balance emotions, easing anxiety, nervousness, and depression.
• Protect your skin. Vetiver’s antiseptic and astringent properties, combined with its regenerative effects, assist in healing wounds and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks.
• Stay healthy. Using vetiver may help strengthen your nervous and immune systems, lowering your risk of illness.
A Natural Sleep Aid
Vetiver’s ability to relieve anxiety and nervousness supports restful sleep. Diffuse the oil with lavender or add the mixture to a warm bedtime bath.
To benefit from vetiver, add this versatile oil to:
• Massage oils and compresses. Add vetiver to massage oil or a cool compress to soothe sore muscles and aching joints.
• Diffusers or inhalers. Inhaling vetiver may induce a feeling of well-being and help you sleep better.
• Balms and salves. With antiseptic and astringent properties, vetiver is a valued addition to wound treatments.
• Soaps and lotions. Add vetiver to your unscented moisturizer or massage oil to help fade scars and stretch marks.
• Baths. Add vetiver to a warm bath to help relax you before bed, soothe your skin, and boost your immune system.
Inhaling vetiver may help you sleep better.
Stay Grounded
Vetiver’s potential to balance emotions may put you at ease and help you sleep better. The oil has a grounding effect to keep you feeling present and focused. Vetiver can be especially beneficial for a meditation practice.
Some blending combinations for vetiver oil include: clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, rose, and ylang-ylang.
Vetiver is an oil with no known safety issues. Use it responsibly as you would any essential oil. If your oil contains isoeugenal, found only in oils from Java, China, Brazil, and Mexico, you should use it well diluted. Complete a patch test if you are concerned about sensitivity.