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Vetiver Organic Essential Oil
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Certified Organics:
This Certified Organic Essential Oil is NOP Certified . The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizaniodes
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam
Origin: Sri Lanka
Description: Vetiver essential oil is derived from the complex white root system of a grass used in India and Sri Lanka for the creation of woven matting.
Color: Dark Brown
Common Uses: The qualities of the oil are it is nourishing, uplifting, comforting, refreshing, restoring and grounding. For aromatherapy purposes vetiver essential oil can be used for the following: headaches, heatstroke, fever, premenstrual tension, muscle aches, sprains, stiffness, rheumatism, insomnia, depression, mental and physical exhaustion, muscle pain, extreme anxiety, flashbacks and hysteria. Vetiver can also be used in skin care, cosmetics, massage and baths. It is reputed to be beneficial for acne, cuts, eczema, dry skin, wounds, aging skin and irritated skin. It is also used as a base note in perfumery and aromatherapy applications.
Consistency: Heavy & Viscous
Note: Base
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankincense, Ginger, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Vanilla, and Ylang Ylang.
Aromatic Scent: Vetiver has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of most essential oils derived from roots in the earth. It also has a Rich, sweetly satisfying note that is both warm and masculine.
History: The word vetiver comes from the Tamil word which means "hatcheted up" which describes the way in which the roots are collected. In India and Sri Lanka, Vetiver essential oil is known as the oil of tranquility. This is directly applicable to its common applications as a relaxing and comforting oil. The fibers of the grass are also woven into aromatic mats that are used to sleep on.
Cautions: None known
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Kristi from Magnolia, Texas on 02/18/2009
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Vetiver oil is EXCELLENT for dry skin and outbreaks. I've had chronically dry hands for somewhere around ten years now, and this is the ONLY thing that has worked so well. My dry skin began around puberty, but seems to mostly be a reaction to soap, as washing my hands more often exacerbates it (soap doesn't matter, as I've tried everything from Softsoap moisturizing soap to Nutribiotic's sensitive skin non-soap cleanser; the Nutribiotic does less damage, but doesn't allow the skin to completely heal). Aloe vera gel is also helpful, to a degree, but nothing beats vetiver.
I applied several drops of undiluted vetiver oil for just about an hour one evening before I had to wash my hands again (I know you're supposed to dilute essential oils, but this one doesn't cause any sort of irritation on me). The next morning, despite no longer having the oil on my hands, the skin had changed from red and inflamed to mildly pink. Within a week, the deep cracks that had split open on my knuckles had healed over, and in two weeks were gone completely. A mild pinkness still remained in the skin, but was much less than I had seen in years.
I tried not using as much vetiver for a few days, and the rash on my hands came back, only different. It now itched and resembled poison ivy, though I hadn't touched an ivy plant and it was only in the places the dry skin had been before (that is to say, only from the wrists to the knuckles, not on the palms or fingers). I applied vetiver to this as well, and this rash also cleared up overnight, so I'm quite sure it wasn't some delayed allergic reaction to the vetiver.
Highly recommended to ANYONE with skin issues. 3-5 drops per hand is all that is needed; you can work out a similar ratio for other areas of the skin. Leaves a silky oiled feeling (very soothing when your skin has become so dry and inflamed it limits movement just like joint arthritis), and, from what I can smell (I have hyponosmia), it's lovely. Reminds me of warm, dry grass on an evening in the fall or late summer.
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