Vetiver Oil 10ml
Vetiver Oil is heavy and viscous with a rich undertone of “precious wood notes.” It is very useful to calm and balance the mind and body. It is also good for dry skin conditions and aching joints and muscles.
Vetiver Oil comes from Indonesia and is produced by steam-distillation of the dried roots.
In terms of how the oil helps us physically, it is calmative, a digestive stimulant, antispasmodic, an immune tonic and antirheumatic
Also, it is non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses.
In addition, we associate Vetiver with the Base Chakra and the Chinese Element Earth.
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Vetiver grows in many parts of India, Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia. The rootlets are dried, cut and chopped, then soaked in water prior to distillation. The most important producers being Haiti and Java.
This Vetiver is Indonesian. It has a smoky note which is linked to the tradition of Javan producers burning off the grass before digging up the roots. Haitian producers cut the grass and use it for feeding cattle, so the oil has a different aroma. That oil has been scarce for some time.
As Vetiver is extremely viscous, a large nozzle in the bottle will help to some extent. However, it may require gentle warming of the bottle in your hands or warm water.
To help shrug off aches and pains on cold winter nights blend a teaspoon of Sweet Almond oil, add 1 drop each of Vetiver, Patchouli and Lavender and swish into a very warm bath.
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