Below you will find a summary of information you need to know about Vetiver essential oil compiled from posts we published this week. Check our Free EO Class page for more information on this and other essential oils. Questions? Leave a comment below or ask in our facebook group.
Lea Jacobson Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and author of Essential Oil Profiles.
Basic information for Vetiver essential oil…
6Botanical/Latin name(s):Vetiveria zizanoides, Andropogon muricatus/zizanoides, Chrysopogon zizanoides, Phalaris zizanoides
Steam distilled from the roots of the plant.
Shelf life is 6 years.
Therapeutic properties of Vetiver essential oil…
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Benefits of vetiver essential oil…
Circulatory: poor circulation
Digestive: parasites
Immune: infection
Limbic: anxiety, irritability, stress, tension
Muscular: spasm, cramp
Nervous: nerve pain
HOME: airborne germs, surface germs
Safety of Vetiver essential oil…
- around cats
When using topically, keep the dilution at or below 15% to prevent adverse reactions.
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