Vetiveria zizaniodes
Tranquility
Source:
Extraction: Steam distillation of the fried roots
Blending Factor: 4
Odour Note: Base
Characteristics:
Vetiver is a golden to greyish brown viscous oil, with a deep smoky earthy fragrance.
Safety Precautions:
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing
History:
Vetiver is nature to South India, Indonesia and Ski Lanka. It has been used in India for its perfume and insect-repellent properties. It is placed with the linen to repel moths. The roots are woven into awning and blinds and hung on the windows in India, where they emanate their scent on a warm day when sprinkled with water. In India and Ski Lanka, the essence is known as ‘the oil of tranquility’.
Therapeutic Actions:
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, depurative, rubefacient, sedative (nervous system) stimulant (circulation), tonic, vermifuge.
Enhances:
Sexuality, strengthening, tranquility, relaxing, grounding, recharges emotional and physical energies, peace.
Reduces:
Over-sensitivity, tensions and fears, burn-out, fear and anxiety.
Uses:
Circulation/Muscle: Arthritis, muscular aches & pains, rheumatism, sprains, stiffness.
Nervous system: Depression, insomnia, nervous tension, stress-related conditions.
Skin: Acne, cuts, oily skin, wounds, mature, dry and irritated skin.
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang.
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Relieving Tension
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Peace & Tranquility
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Brighten your day
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Vetiver
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4
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Vetiver
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2
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Vetiver
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2
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Rosewood
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3
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Geranium
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2
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Ylang Ylang
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2
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Mandarin
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3
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Rose
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4
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Lavender
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2
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Total drops
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10
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Total drops
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8
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Total Drops
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6
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In Carrier
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20 ml
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In Carrier
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16 ml
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In Vaporiser
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0
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Or Bath
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Or bath
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