- Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Botanical name: Vetiveria zizanoides
Part of plant: root
Cultivation: conventional
Extraction method: steam distillation
Origin: Haiti / Madagascar
Aroma: earthy, smokey
Key components:
Description: This oil widely used as a base note and fixative in perfumery. While the pure oil smells very intense from the bottle, once it is well diluted it adds a lovely warmth to a massage oil or perfume blend. It blends well with many oils, in particular the floral and woody varieties. Like its relatives citronella and lemongrass it is disliked by insects. It has a grounding character helps to relieve stress. It is reputed to cleanse the aura and to help with insomnia
Directions: For use in a diffuser, as a bath or massage oil. To create a massage or bath oil dilute up to 10 drops essential oil to 10ml of carrier oil.
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Safety: Do not take internally. Do not apply undiluted to skin. Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from eyes. If pregnant or receiving medical treatment consult your healthcare professional before use.
Use within 2 years of opening. Store in a cool place away from sunlight