Vetiver

Common Name:  Vetiver

Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash

Synonyms: Khus, khus-khus (Oil from Wild plants), Andropogon muricatus, vertivert 

Family:  Poaceae (Gramineae)

 

Chemical Composition includes:

Vetiver is one of the most complex oils with over 60 different identified chemical compounds.

Khusimol (zizanol) @ 3 – 13%

Vetiselinenol (isonootkatol) @ 1 – 8%

Cyclocopancamphan-12-ol (epimer A) @ 1 – 7%

 

Precautions / Contraindications:

Caution with epilepsy

Non Toxic

Non irritating

Non sensitizing

No contraindications known

GRAS

 

As with all essential oils, taking internally, ingesting or adding to food / beverages is not recommended and can cause harm. 

Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children, lids secured in a cool dark location. 

 

Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy: 

The actions cited within this profile are not guaranteed in every situation; they are examples of what we can expect from each oil.  They are based on scientific analysis of each oils unique chemical composition and knowledge of the expected actions of those components, lab & clinical studies, historical & traditional uses, and firsthand & anecdotal experiences.

 

Antiseptic

Antispasmodic

Sedative

Tonic

Vermifuge

 

Regulate hormonals - useful during menopause, relives hot flushes, PMS – weepiness, depression 

Cognitive Health – May increase brain activity and awareness / faster reaction time, stimulation of sympathetic nerves / may be beneficial for learning & memory

Anti inflammatory – rheumatoid arthritis, joints & skin

Antimicrobial

Skin Care – strengthens connective tissue, beneficial for weak, loose, fatigued & aged skin; stretch marks

 

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Mental & Emotional Actions commonly cited in aromatherapy

Stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression

Mental, physical & emotional burnout resulting from exhaustion

Promotes cognitive flexibility and emotional security

Dispel worry, obsessions, compulsions, monkey brain, excessive & repetitive thinking,
Helps with inability to let go, feelings of insecurity and vulnerability

Stop turmoil of unanswerable questions / difficult circumstances / help remain calm

 

Actions supported by clinical studies

Anti inflammatory

Anxiolytic

Insecticidal – mosquitos

Sedative

tonic

 

Chakra:   Root

Cool and moist, nourishes calm, uplifts

Nourishes & supports Yin Qi body’s restorative & metabolic functions / balances poor appetite, weight loss, anemia and malabsorption

Nourishes blood & Yin, clears heat, calms Shen / Yin deficiency includes – restlessness, hot flashes, fever, irritability, night sweats, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations

Ability to reconnect to Mother Earth / connection / grounding, nurture, self empowerment

Balance & grounds / supportive to being receptive to spiritual energy /

Courage & security when feeling unsafe / help develop better boundaries that are vulnerable or weak

Protection from picking up others energy / psychic sponge (apply at solar plexus anti clockwise)

Embrace, sustain and reestablish balanced relationship between heart, body and mind

 

Myers Briggs:  ISTP

Strong, intellectual, aware / awake

Drawn to esoteric ways, journey as shamans / uncover life, earth’s mysteries

Can be gentle, wise but blunt, calls it as they see it

Quiet, stand back and observe, remain calm in a crisis

Very private, can be difficult for others to understand / get to know

Somewhat mysterious / independent

Do not like to abide by the rules of society, ignore rules, standard operating procedures, dislike supervision,

Cool, analytical, dispassionate

May have poor social or interpersonal skills / not into socializing

May seem detached, uncaring, cold

 

Aromatic Note:   Base

Oil & Aromatic Description:

Blends well with: 

Arthritis, rheumatic pain – Black Pepper, German Chamomile, Rosemary

Anxiety, nervous tension, stress related – Bergamot, Lavender, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

 

Method of Extraction: Steam distilled

Parts Used:  clean, dried root pieces which are rehydrated before distillation

Country of Origin:  India

 

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As a Trained Aromatherapist, the services, recommendations and products offered by Robson Valley Aromatherapy are that of a complementary nature only and in no way replace medical advice or treatment of any other modality. I do not provide diagnostic services, make any curative claims, or prescribe medications. Clients are provided with information on how & why recommendations are made, appropriate methods of using essential oils, and encouraged to make educated decisions on the safe & effective use of essential oils. I do not recommend or support the use of essential oils internally.        

References:

Salvatore Battaglia – The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy – Volume 1 – Third edition  

Robert Tisserand, Rodney Young – Essential Oil Safety – Second Edition