Nativilis Organic Vetivert Essential Oil (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Vetiver essential oil, also called khus oil, is extracted from the vetiver plant, a clumpy, green grass native to India that can grow five feet high or more. Vetiver is in the same family as other grasses used for their essential oils, including lemongrass and citronella.
Vetiver oil is quite fragrant, with a distinctive sharp and earthy scent you may recognize from men’s cologne.
Vetiver essential oil is distilled from the vetiver plant’s roots, which are aged before being soaked in water. The highly concentrated oil that is released is then skimmed off the top of the water. It’s used in holistic practice for its soothing, grounding capabilities.
Vetiver oil uses and benefits
Vetiver oil has quite a few properties that make it a promising ingredient for aromatherapy.
Vetiver oil for alertness and mental fatigue
In a 2016l study, researchers concluded that inhaling vetiver oil improved alertness and brain function. Vetiver oil may help your brain feel more awake if you’re struggling to focus on a task or remain alert to what’s happening around you.
Vetiver oil for breathing in your sleep
Using vetiver oil in a diffuser while you sleep could help improve your breathing patterns. A 2010 study measured the response of 36 people who were exposed to differing aromas during their sleep.
Vetiver oil increased the quality of exhalation and decreased inhalation when sleeping study participants detected it. This could mean vetiver oil could help people who snore heavily.
Vetiver oil for anxiety
Vetiver oil may help you if you experience anxiety. A 2015 study observed that were exposed to vetiver oil through inhaling its scent. The subjects of the study appeared to be more relaxed after vetiver oil exposure. Human trials are needed to understand the mechanism vetiver oil uses to treat anxiety.
Using essential oils for anxiety is becoming more popular, with several other oils having demonstrated anti-anxiety effects.
Vetiver oil protects you from ticks
A 2015 study showed that vetiver oil has a high toxicity for ticks. When diluted with a carrier oil and applied topically it may even be more effective than some commercial products marketed to protect from the tick bites that could cause Lyme disease.
Vetiver essential oil for ADHD
Anecdotally, some people use vetiver oil aromatherapy as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD. A 2016 study showed that vetiver essential oil can decrease mental fatigue and improve alertness, so it makes sense that it might work for people with ADHD to focus on a task and filter out other sensory input.
But more research is needed to suggest definitively that vetiver essential oil would work for the purpose of treating ADHD. In the meantime, there are other essential oils with demonstrated benefits for ADHD.
Vetiver oil contains antioxidants
A 2009 study showed that vetiver root has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants scavenge your body’s systems for toxins and what are called “free radicals,” which disrupt your body’s processes and contribute to the signs of aging.
Using skin creams that contain vetiver oil, or using it in its pure essential oil form, may give you an antioxidant boost.
How to use vetiver essential oil
Vetiver oil is effective as an aromatherapy agent. That means it’s safe to inhale when it’s been distilled and released as a vapor. Using an aromatherapy diffuser to inhale the scent of pure vetiver oil is one way to use it for health benefits.
You may also try applying vetiver oil topically. Vetiver oil should always be diluted using a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil or coconut oil. Mix 1 to 2 drops of vetiver oil in every 10 drops of your carrier oil to start using it on your skin. If you’d like, you can gradually increase the amount of vetiver oil in your mixture.
Is vetiver essential oil safe?
Vetiver is safe in most applications, as long as it is used in moderation. Speak to a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and considering using vetiver essential oil for its health benefits.
Vetiver essential oil carries very little risk of toxicity. As long as you don’t have an allergy to the vetiver plant, it should be safe to apply topically to your skin. Always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil and do a patch test on a small section of your skin before applying it all over your body.
Inhaling vetiver oil through an aromatherapy diffuser should also be safe for most people. Always proceed with caution when using aromatherapy on your child. Never use aromatherapy or topical oil applications on a child younger than 2 years old without speaking to their doctor about possible side effects.
Aromatherapy affects pets too, you might want to remove them from the house when you use a diffuser.
Vetiver oil is a lesser-known essential oil, but it has powerful properties. We still need more research to understand how vetiver essential oil affects your brain and the rest of your body when it is applied topically or inhaled.
What we do know is that vetiver oil can soothe and calm anxiousness, stimulate a tired brain to feel more alert, and protect you from tick bites that could cause other health problems.
Nativilis Organic Vetivert Essential Oil (Vetiveria zizanoides) - 100% Natural - 30ml - (GC/MS Tested
- Botanical Name - Vetiveria zizanoides
- Aroma - Deep. sweet, smoky and exotic
- Extraction - Steam distillation
- Part Used - Rhizomes
- Country of Origin - Madagascar / Haiti
- Major Compounds - Zizanol, bicyclo-vetivenol, khusinol (See the complete 100% Lab Tested)
- Uses - Vetiver or Vetivert is deeply relaxing to body and mind. Useful for mature complexions. Called 'the oil of tranquillity' in Indonesia due to it's balancing and grounding properties. Also known as Rhu Khus.
REFERENCES
- L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990.
- Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014
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Directions for use: Directions for use: Topical use: Add 25 drops of Nativilis Natural Vetivert Essential Oil to 20 ml
of natural base oil - Diffusion: Use 04 drops in the diffuser of choice
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Best Use: 24 Months
- Shipping Weight:0.08 kg
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SKU: VETIVERT-WH-5060864590227
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Type: GTIN-13 - Number: 5060864590227
- Volume: 30 ml - Clear Bottle Glass with Tamper Evident Euro Drop Cap
- Dimensions Outer Packaging Recyclable Tube Cardboard Paper Kraft :102 mm (H) x 36 mm (D)
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Safety data: External use recommended. Internal use under guidance from
a qualified practitioner. Keep away from children and eyes. Avoid if pregnant. Store in a cool dry place. - Clear Glass Bottle: We sell our Vetivert Essential Oil in clear glass bottles to be able to appreciate their beautiful and therapeutic colours.
- The Outer Packaging Recyclable Tube Cardboard Paper Kraft are to protect the oil from light , because light slowly degrades the oil over time.