Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Country of Origin: Haiti
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction Method: Certified Organic Steam Distilled
Distillation Date: Dec 2021
Minimum Shelf Life: 8 years
Viscosity: Moderately thick liquid
Plant Part: Roots
Perfume Note: Base
Aroma: Rich, earthy, sweet, slightly smoky
Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cassia, Clary Sage, Coriander Seed, Geranium, Ginger Fresh, Grapefruit Pink, Jasmine grand, Jasmine sambac, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose Otto, Rose Moroc, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Ylang Ylang III, Ylang Ylang Complete, Ylang Ylang Extra
Vetiver essential oil is an extraordinary natural ingredient that boasts a complex, multifaceted aroma that is both alluring and comforting. This particular oil from Haiti has a mélange of velvety smooth, sweet, slightly smoky, and earthy aromas that work particularly well in both feminine and masculine accords.
The roots of the Vetiver plant are first harvested and then steam distilled to extract the essential oil. This painstaking process yields a rich, elegant aroma that is smoother and sweeter than other Vetiver oils. The oil is correctly referred to by either Vetiver or Vetivert.
In perfumery, Vetiver essential oil is often used as a base note to anchor fine and natural perfume creations with a panache of sophistication. Its elegant aroma can add depth, complexity, and longevity to a fragrance, making it a highly sought-after natural ingredient for perfumers.
Aside from its aromatic qualities, Vetiver essential oil also offers numerous therapeutic benefits. It can help soothe dry, irritated, or acne-prone skin, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, Vetiver essential oil can help relieve muscular pains and soreness, making it a popular choice for massage therapists.
In aromatherapy, Vetiver essential oil is renowned for its calming properties. It can help promote relaxation, reduce stress, and relieve depression and insomnia. Its grounding and centering effects make it an excellent addition to meditation and relaxation therapy blends.
Vetiver essential oil is a versatile and valuable natural ingredient that can add depth, complexity, and therapeutic benefits to any product or application. Its unique aroma and therapeutic properties make it a must-have for anyone looking to incorporate natural and sustainable ingredients into their daily routine.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: acne, cuts and wounds, normalizing oily skin, rosacea, arthritis, rheumatism, general muscular aches and pains, immune system stimulation, depression, insomnia, stress, meditation, yoga, relaxation therapy
General uses: Natural essential oil ingredient for soap, candles, natural perfume, essential oil blending fixative. Use in oil diffuser or diffuse for its calming aroma.
Contraindications: None. Considered Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
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