Vetivert 100 Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil

Vetivert 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil

Name : Vetivert, Vetiver
Method : Steam distillation
Note Classification : Base
Scent : Deep smoky, woody, tobacco, slight sweetness
Colour : Dark brown or olive. Very viscous oil.
Species : Vetiveria zizanioides. Family Poaceae ( Gramineae )
Extracted From : roots ( washed, chopped, dried & soaked )
Region : South India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Comoros Islands, Philippines, Japan, West Africa, South America. Mainly produced in Java, Haiti and Reunion. Some distilled in Europe and USA.
By-products : A resinoid is also produced by solvent extraction for perfumery work
Historical : Used in the East for a long time - vetivert was renowned for its fragrance and vermin repelling characteristics.
Of Interest :Vetivert is a perennial scented grass. It has long narrow leaves and an abundance of white rootlets. Often planted to protect against soil erosion in the rainy season. In India and Sri Lanka, it is known as the oil of tranquility. Vetivert is employed as a fixative ( eg. preservative for asparagus ) and a fragrance in oriental perfumes.
Aromatherapy Properties : cuts, oily skin, arthritis, rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, depression, insomnia. It is a deeply relaxing oil.
Blends Well With : sandalwood, rose, violet, jasmine, patchouli, lavender, clary sage, ylang ylang
Chemical Analysis : vetiverol, vetivone, terpenes eg. vetivenes
Safety Data : Non-toxic

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