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The earthy scent of vetiver is calming and grounding. It helps reconnect us with earth's energies.
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Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanioides
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Country of Origin: Indonesia
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Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
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Aroma Profile: An amber coloured viscous oil whose odour is sweet and heavy-woody, and earthy.
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Uses: Vetiver is calming and grounding is beneficial during times of anxiety, stress and nervous tension. .
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Subtle: Traditionally referred to as the ‘oil of tranquillity’. Calming, centring and grounding. It helps connect us to the earth’s energies.
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Chakra: base chakra
- Skin care: Useful for oily skin and devitalised skin.
- Cautions: Non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.
Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.
The typical chemical composition of vetiver oil is khusimol (21.5%), β-vetivone (3.2%), α-vetivone (5.8%), unknown ketone (10.5%), elemol (0.7%), 10-epi-γ-eudesmol (1.2%), β-eudesmol (5.5%), vetiverenol + cyclocopacamphenol (6.8%), vetiselinenol (11.1%).