Vetiver Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanoides
Country of Origin: Haiti
Application: Aromatically & Topically
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aromatic Description: Sweet, woody, caramel, smoky
Main Chemical Components: Terpenes
Blends well with: Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, and Ylang Ylang essential oil.
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Vetiver essential oil is steam distilled from Vetiveria zizanoides (syn Chrysopogon zizanioides), commonly known as vetiver, a perennial bunchgrass of the family Poaceae. Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini). Vetiver grows to 5 ft high and forms clumps as wide. Under favorable conditions, the erect culms can reach three metres in height. The stems are tall and the leaves are long, thin, and rather rigid. The flowers are brownish-purple. Unlike most grasses, which form horizontally spreading, mat-like root systems, vetiver's roots grow downward, 7–13 ft in depth.
Vetiver is mainly cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots. In Cuddalore, farmers grow 400 hectares (1,000 acres) of vetiver for oil extraction. In perfumery, the older French spelling, vetyver, is often used. Worldwide production is estimated at about 250 tonnes per annum. Vetiver is used widely in perfumes for its excellent fixative properties. It is contained in 90% of western perfumes. Vetiver is a more common ingredient in fragrances for men; a notable example is Dior's Eau Sauvage.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Carrier Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
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CAUTIONS: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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*The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.