VETIVER | |
Botanical Name | Vetiveria zizanoides |
Origin | India |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Method of Extraction | Steamed Distilled |
Plant Part Used | Root |
Color | Golden/Dark Brown |
Consistency | Thick. |
Perfumery Note | Base |
Aromatic Description | Smells woody, smoky, earthy, and slightly spicy |
Major Constituents | Khusimol, Vetiselinenol, Cyclocopancamphan-12-ol, a-Cadinol, a-Vetivone, B-Vetivenene |
Medical Properties | hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, anti-septic, aphrodisiac, cictrisant, nervine, sedative |
Uses | Nervous Tension, Muscle Spasm, Muscle Pain, Menstrual Cramps, Premenstrual Syndrome, Restlessness, Acne, Arthritis, Cuts, Depression, Insomnia, Oily Skin, Sores |
Blends Well With | Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cypress, Frankincense Serrata, Helichrysum, Lavender, Lemon |