Vetiver / Khus essential oil

El vetiver essential oil, Also called khus oil, is an oil 100% pure and natural which is extracted from the roots of the vetiver plant (Vetiveria zizanioides) by steam distillation. It is quite a fragrant oil, with a distinctive strong and earthy aroma. Vetiver is in the same family as other herbs used for their essential oils, such as lemongrass and citronella.

Vetiver essential oil properties

Vetiver essential oil is known to have many therapeutic properties:

• Cosmetic: Stimulating, anti-inflammatory, healing, deodorant, antiseptic, tonic, detoxifying, rejuvenating, strengthening, regenerating, moisturizing.
• Olodic: Aphrodisiac, sedative, stabilizing, calming, balancing, warming, deodorizing, strengthening.
• Medicinal: Antiseptic, aphrodisiac, tonic, antispasmodic, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, healing, detoxifying, strengthening, regenerating.

Benefits of vetiver essential oil

The uses of vetiver oil are plentiful, from medicinal and aromatherapy to cosmetics. Its many presentations include body and massage oils, gels, lotions, soaps, shampoos, sprays, perfumes and candles. 

Vetiver essential oil Aromatherapy

✡️ In aromatherapy the aroma of Vetiver acts as a natural aphrodisiac that stimulates sensual desire.
Simply dilute a few drops of vetiver oil in an aroma diffuser and enjoy its effect. Also, to enhance its effect you can Mix in the diffuser with other essential oils with an aphrodisiac effect: 3 drops of vetiver essential oil and 1 drop of rose oil, sandalwood essential oil and patchouli essential oil.
✡️ Stimulates and strengthens reproductive system, treats the discomfort associated with menstruation and balances the endocrine system: Mix 3 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil, 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil, 1 drop of Lemon Essential Oil and 1 drop of White Sage Essential Oil. This mixture can be added to an aroma diffuser, in the bath or diluted in a carrier oil or used for body massage.
✡️ Reduces stress and the symptoms of headache: vetiver oil can be used by itself in an aroma diffuser
✡️ Facilitates concentration : in the diffuser is recommended Add 3 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil, 2 drops of Frankincense Essential Oil and 2 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil
✡️ Vetiver essential oil is a sedative well known: creates a calm and restful environment, prevents and decreases sleep disorders and relieves restlessness, anxiety and emotional outbursts.
Mmix and spread 5 drops of Vetiver Essential Oil, 3 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and 2 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil.

Vetiver Essential Oil for Skin, Hair, Body

✡️ The healing properties for the skin of vetiver oil facilitate the disappearance of scars or unwanted marks, such as those left by acne, burns, cuts and other skin conditions. 
✡️ Reduce physical and mental exhaustion, accelerates the attenuation of pain and has a toning and regenerating effect on the leather.
✡️ relieves inflammation of the scalp associated with dandruff, psoriasis or eczema.
✡️ It has a stimulating and calming effect on the body: to achieve the effect it is recommended to add a few drops of vetiver oil in the bath.
To make a massage mixture to treat injuries, it is recommended to dilute 4 drops of vetiver essential oil, 3 drops of lavender essential oil and 2 drops of bergamot essential oil in 30 ml of carrier oil. Massage this mixture on the injury sites. 
To make a massage mixture for arthritis pain, dilute 4 drops of vetiver essential oil, 3 drops of marjoram essential oil, 2 drops of frankincense essential oil, and 2 drops of rosemary essential oil in 30 ml of oil. carrier. 
To make a massage blend that relaxes the body and mind, 3 drops of Vetiver essential oil can be mixed with 6 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil and 6 drops of Bergamot essential oil before adding to a massage oil/ carrier oil of personal preference.

The recipes, mixtures and doses presented above are courtesy of New Directions Aromatics.

Vetiveria zizanioides - Vetiver plant and roots