Vetiver Organic Essential Oil 15 ml, Vetiveria zizanoides

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR VETIVER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Our vetiver organic essential oil ( Vetiveria zizanoides ) by Artisan Aromatics originates from Indonesia and is distilled from the rootlets of a perennial tropical grass.

The grass tends to grow in wet and damp environments.  It goes by different names including Akar Wangi (fragrant root), Khus Khus (aromatic root), and Oil Of Tranquility.  Vetiver is a complex essential oil consisting of over 100 compounds.  For this reason, it is a very popular ingredient in both colognes for men and perfumes for women.

Besides having the ability to relax and uplift the spirit, many people consider vetiver organic essential oil a magical sleep aid.  This essential oil is ideal for massage therapy and for promoting a serene sleep.

This essential oil is used in Chinese medicine in order to clear the heat from the mind and body and to calm and uplift the spirit.  Vetiver organic essential oil is considered one of the finest oriental perfumes that has a persistent fragrance.

Other products vetiver is used in include after-shave lotions, air fresheners, ice cream, sherbets, food preservatives, and some cool drinks.

Because this essential oil can not be synthesized, and because of its growing demand in the perfume market, prices are on the upswing for this essential oil.  

DIFFUSER USES:

Vetiver organic essential oil is a powerful essential oil, so a little goes a long way.  This is a great essential oil to help calm and ground the mind, especially if you feel overworked and stressed out.  When blending your own essential oils using vetiver, start with a single drop and work your way up.

The oil can sometimes be too thick to easily come out of the bottle.  If this is the case, use a toothpick to get the desired amount out.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF VETIVER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:  

Antimicrobial, anti-septic, antispasmodic, nervine, restorative, sedative, tonic.  Great for using with stress-induced conditions, nervous tension, restlessness, exhaustion, irritability, and depression.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Vetiveria zizanoides.

ORIGIN:

Indonesia.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Roots.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam Distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Base.

AROMA:

A powerful and long lasting aroma that is deep, woody, smokey and slightly sharp with floral hints.

VETIVER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, black pepper, cardamon, citronella, clary sage, eucalyptus lemon, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavandin, lavender, lemongrass, lemon, mandarin, sweet orange, peppermint, spearmint, petitgrain, rose otto, sandalwood, spikenard, tangerine, valerian.

VETIVER ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our organic vetiver essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity.

Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY FOR VETIVER ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Can be irritating to the skin, so if you plan to apply this essential oil on your skin, be sure and dilute 14 drops of vetiver with 1 ounce of a carrier oil.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?

DISCLAIMER:

Information provided in this description is for educational purposes only.  For possible treatments of physical or mental diseases, please seek a trained and licensed health professional.  Enchanted Aromatics is not responsible for any adverse side effects resulting from the use of any suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures mentioned or from following historical uses of essential oils.