Vetivert Pure Essential Oil (10ml)

Please Note: Vetivert oil is known to be one of the thickest essential oils available, and is particularly viscous (and will tend to have the consistency of honey).Name: Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides / Andropogon muricatus Manufacturer: Natural by NatureSize: 10 mlOther information: 100% concentrated and pureMother Earth’s warm, embracing perfume regenerates the mind, body & spirit to reconnect us with our planet’s energiesAbout Vetivert Essential Oil: Grounding, comforting and balancing, let the earthy energies of vetiver support, relax and stabilize you if you are in any type of emotional crisis. A valuable aid after childbirth, this incomparable oil is soothing for aches and pains, regenerative to the skin – and a secret cosmetic ingredient!Description of Aroma: Subtle and not easy to define. This earthy, heavy, musky scent is said to possess the depth of smokiness reminiscent of both myrrh and patchouli. Some compare it to a damp forest or marshy soil, others say it is comparable with tobacco or clary sage, proving once again that no two people experience a scent in exactly the same way.Ruling Planet: None.
Here are a few tips to help speed up extraction of the oils:
Roll the bottle between your palms at an upside-down angle until adequately warmed.
Gently warm the bottle by placing it in a zip lock bag to protect the bottle, then set into a container of hot (but not boiling) water.
Use a toothpick to dip into the thick oil and transport small amounts of oil at a time through drips.
Use a toothpick or needle into the dropper to widen the hole.
Properties Beneficial To The Mind, Emotions And Spirit: Psychologically grounding, calming and stabilizing, yet inspiring, strengthening and uplifting, vetiver is said to connect us with the energetic life force of our planet. A source of vitality and regeneration for mind and spirit, let this oil embrace and support you if you have lost touch with the Earth or your roots, and nourish you if you have ‘cold feet’ are feeling overly sensitive, or have your head in the clouds. Vetiver balances the central nervous system, is deeply relaxing and may help you cope with stress and tension, recover from emotional shock or trauma, or eliminate insomnia, as it promotes sleep. This oil may support you through the withdrawal from tranquilizers. (Always seek professional advice before stopping any medications.) It can be used to treat emotional exhaustion, anorexia, and severe nervousness; try it to settle your nerves before and exam, dental appointment or public speaking engagement. It might be helpful for people, especially men, who are or have become insensitive, restless, or lost the connection with their inner selves. It can also be used to relieve post-partum depression due to low estrogen levels, and is useful if you feel out of balance and in need of grounding. Try this oil to cleanse and strengthen your aura – the energy field around your body – to keep healthy and free of illness. Vetiver is also considered to have aphrodisiac properties, if both people enjoy the aroma.Of Interest: One of the thickest essential oils available, vetiver is derived from a scented grass native to India. The oil is extracted from the roots of this plant, which belongs to the same family as citronella, lemongrass and palmarosa, plus the majority of grain producing plants. It is mostly used in perfumery and cosmetics and is an excellent fixative. An interesting oil, vetiver has an unusual, hard to describe scent which can affect us differently at different times, sometimes deeply, and at others being far less tolerable. It is also known as ‘the oil of tranquility’, due to its calming action.In the past this plant has been called ‘moth root’, due to its moth repellant properties, and Indian muslin was protected from moths and insects by sachets of powdered vetiver root. In Calcutta, where the grass is known as ‘kus-kus’, blinds, sun…