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Vetiver Essential Oil is one of the first purchases I made from Plant Therapy last year. I was having so much trouble sleeping - not falling asleep, but staying asleep. So, I started researching natural remedies for sleep and discovered Aroma Web, a fabulous resource on essential oils. From there, after doing a lot of research on their advertisers, I decided to purchase from Plant Therapy. They are a fabulous company, and their customer service is top notch! They have tons of educational information on their site, promote safe use, are transparent, and they have Certified Aromatherapists on staff to answer your questions. So happy I chose them!
Back to the Vetiver. Coincidentally, Plant Therapy (PT) had just published a blog post about Vetiver and its uses, one of which is relaxation and sleep. I found the recipe for their pillow spray and decided to give it a try:
Holy Sweet Sleep! The first night that I used the Vetiver pillow spray, I slept nearly 5 hours - straight. Typically before that I'd wake up every hour or two, but never slept as long as 5 hours in a row. (This coming from someone who could have won Olympic Gold in sleeping when I was much younger!) And actually, I didn't have the mandarin oil and left it out - it works just as well without it! I've since learned that you can easily substitute Cedarwood Virginian, which is also very good for relaxation.
Haiti is the leading producer of Vetiver essential oil in the world. The high quality Vetiver oil produced in Haiti is a light, golden amber, and its fragrance is sweet, smooth and earthy. Vetiver essential oil is used extensively across the world for making perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and to freshen and cool rooms. It has a strong aroma similar to Patchouli essential oil (probably why I love it) and is described as smoky, spicy and herbaceous. It is valued for its ability to enhance a sense of deep grounding and is known in Sri Lanka as the “oil of tranquility.”
Vetiver Essential Oil is derived from the aromatic roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. botanical
It's especially lovely in a warm bath to promote deep relaxation. Vetiver essential oil blends well with Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage. Play around with some blends and discover how Vetiver can highlight the positive qualities of some of your favorite oils. Just remember that when adding any essential oil to your bath, you should always add an emulsifier first!
As with any oil, make sure to dilute Vetiver before applying topically. Use sparingly because it is a potent oil, though it it generally considered safe and non-irritating. Always buy 100 percent pure oil that is free from additives and artificial ingredients.
Enjoy adding some Vetiver to your life!
~Mahalo~
Haiti is the leading producer of Vetiver essential oil in the world. The high quality Vetiver oil produced in Haiti is a light, golden amber, and its fragrance is sweet, smooth and earthy. Vetiver essential oil is used extensively across the world for making perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and to freshen and cool rooms. It has a strong aroma similar to Patchouli essential oil (probably why I love it) and is described as smoky, spicy and herbaceous. It is valued for its ability to enhance a sense of deep grounding and is known in Sri Lanka as the “oil of tranquility.”
Vetiver Essential Oil is derived from the aromatic roots of the Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. botanical
- Due to its grounding, sensuous, and deeply calming scent, Vetiver Essential Oil is also referred to as the “Oil of Tranquility” and “The Fragrance of the Soil.”
- Used in aromatherapy applications, Vetiver Essential Oil is beneficial for soothing anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, depression, and inability to concentrate or remember.
- Used cosmetically or topically in general, Vetiver Essential Oil is known to firm, tighten, and protect skin against the harsh effects of environmental stressors, thereby exhibiting anti-aging properties.
- Used medicinally, Vetiver Essential Oil works as a natural anti-oxidant that promotes relief from various types of inflammation. Its tonic properties are reputed to show regenerative effects as they enhance and maintain immunity. Its anti-septic properties eliminate and prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Used in massages, the tonic properties of Vetiver Essential Oil enhance circulation, boosts the metabolism and digestion, eases muscular aches, and soothes joint pain.
It's especially lovely in a warm bath to promote deep relaxation. Vetiver essential oil blends well with Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Clary Sage. Play around with some blends and discover how Vetiver can highlight the positive qualities of some of your favorite oils. Just remember that when adding any essential oil to your bath, you should always add an emulsifier first!
As with any oil, make sure to dilute Vetiver before applying topically. Use sparingly because it is a potent oil, though it it generally considered safe and non-irritating. Always buy 100 percent pure oil that is free from additives and artificial ingredients.
Enjoy adding some Vetiver to your life!
~Mahalo~
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