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Vetiver
(Vetivera zizanioides)

Ingredient In
LeVallee

Therapeutic Properties
antiseptic, calming, immune stimulant, sedative, rubefacient

Affinity For
red blood cells
hormones balances yin and yang energies
skin, joints, muscles —male and female hormones

Resonance Plant Family Part of Plant Used
physical, emotional Graminae roots

Aromatic Considerations
The aroma of vetiver is reminiscent of patchouli and lemongrass, but is not a pleasant aroma by itself, in my opinion. Vetiver is physically, mentally, and psychologically grounding.

Application
Vetiver can be added to a bath. You can dilute vetiver and apply to the body.

Emotional/Spiritual Aspects
Vetiver is a useful oil for emotional and energy work. It helps us connect the past to the present, learning from the things we have experienced and using the present to heal the past. Vetiver builds bridges between our memories and experiences, our mental capacities, and our physical bodies. It transforms our memories and experiences into wisdom and maturity. Vetiver can be good for us when a ‘dose of reality’ is needed in our lives.

Physical Aspects
Vetiver is an excellent oil for skin care. It speeds up the disappearance of scars from accidents or acne by promoting the growth of new cells patterned after the original blueprint of cellular structure rather than replicating the damaged pattern. The anti-inflammatory and sedative properties of vetiver make it useful with arthritis, sprains, and muscle spasms. Vetiver is said to aid in the production of healthy red cells in the blood. Vetiver is considered a tonic oil.
It is, to our bodies and minds, a bit like the complete overhaul and servicing that we routinely give our vehicles.

General Information
Vetiver is known in India as ‘the oil of tranquility.’

Cautions
This essential oil is said to be completely safe. Caution is still advised in pregnancy, as it is with any essential oil.