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DESCRIPTION
Certified Organic Vetiver Essential Oils 5 ml (only size option)
Vetiveria zizaniodies
Vetiver essential oil has a strong, woodsy, earthy scent. The grass leaves of the vetiver plant are used to weave mats in India and Sri Lanka while the roots are used for oil distillation. Vetiver has been recognized by many civilizations, since antiquity, as a fine fragrance. Today it is used in one-third of Western perfumes and one-fifth of men’s fragrances.
Extracted From
Root
Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Origin
Sri Lanka
Main Constituents
isovalencenol (sesquiterpene alcohol)
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Wellness Uses
Supports immune system
Supports circulatory system
Cleansing properties
Supports restful sleep -
Beauty Uses
Supports healthy skin
Smoothing effect to wrinkles -
Emotional Uses
Promotes calming
Promotes feelings of grounding
Promotes balance and harmony -
Fun Fact
The word vetiver comes from the Tamil word that means ‘hatcheted up’, a description of the way in which the roots are collected.
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Cautions
Can be applied neat, but dilution with a carrier oil is recommended, diffuse or inhale, generally recognized as safe (GRAS), generally approved by the FDA for use as a food additive and flavoring agent.