Vetiver Essential Oil   Vetiver Essential Oil





Vetiver Essential Oil Profile: Vetiver is a distant relative to lemongrass and citronella with long, narrow and aromatic leaves. It is native to the hot tropical climates, where the local inhabitants harvest the leaves and roots to weave into mats that are hung in the windows to cool the house during summer months. Periodically the mats are sprayed down with water which will act like an air cooler when wind hits the mats. Because of their strong root hold, vetiver plants are also used to prevent soil erosion and flooding.

Common Name: Vetiver Essential Oil
Botanical Name: vetiveria zizanoides
Country of Origin: Haiti, India, Indonesia, Japan,
North America & Philippines
Parts Used: roots
Extraction: steam distillation
Aroma: citrus, heavy, slightly sweet,
tobacco-like, woodsy
Physical Uses: Vetiver essential oil stimulates the production of red blood cells which carry oxygen through the body, and improves circulation and immunity. Also used to ease muscular aches and pains as well as menstrual cramps, relieve tension and helps induce a deep restful sleep. It also is quite good at treating muscle spasms and strains.

Aromatic Uses: Vetiver aromatherapy oil has very calming properties. The aroma can calm your restless spirit and promote sleep. In addition, it has very uplifting qualities that will boost self esteem, and banish anxiety and depression.
  • Enhances: wisdom, emotional release, self confidence, centering, security, love, comfort, emotional strength, inner wisdom and intuition
  • Reduces: stress, nervous exhaustion, sleeping difficulties, over-sensitivity, vulnerability, fear, emotional burdens, anxiety, loss of direction, self-doubt and anger
Metaphysical Uses: divination, exorcism, love, money, peace, protection, unhexing

Complementary Blending Oils for Vetiver: cedarwood, chamomile, frankincense, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, violet, ylang ylang

Safety Warnings: Do not take internally. Dilute well before use.

Vetiver Essential Oil Recipes:
  • Overcome Insecurity and Anxiety: Mix 4 drops Vetiver Essential Oil, 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil and 1 drop Basil Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp to boost courage and confidence.
  • Calm your Spirits: Add 2 drops Vetiver Essential Oil, 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil and 1 drop Ylang Ylang Essential Oil in a bowl of steaming water and inhale the vapors deeply. The blend will ease anxiety and promote sleep.
  • Strengthen Immune System: Add 2 drops Vetiver Essential Oil and 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil in a warm bath and soak. The vetiver will boost your red blood cells and help strengthen the immune system.
  • Expose the Warrior Within: Mix 3 drops Vetiver Essential Oil with 3 drops Clary Sage Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp to provide an uplifting and empowering aroma to awaken the warrior within.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.