Baldwins Vetivert (vertiveris Zizanioides) Essential Oil

Country of Origin: Java

Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)

Method of extraction: Steam distillation

Parts: Roots

Chemical constituents: Benzoic acid, vetiverol, furfurol, a and b-vetivone, vetivene and vetivenyl vetivenate.

Properties: Relaxing and Nourishing.

Similar to Citronella, Lemongrass and Palmarosa, this calming oil is often used by aromatherapists to treat the body and soul. Widely used to combat irritability, hysteria, fatigue and anger, Vetivert Essential oil works to balance your hormones to leave you feeling relaxed and renewed. Also known to nourish your skin and help reduce the signs of aging, Vetivert can help eliminate stretch marks and wrinkles whilst cleansing your skin of wounds, acne and cuts. Blend with Benzoin, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Grapefruit to relieve stress and alleviate pain caused by arthritis, or add to your bath and massage oils to restore balance to your body.

Blends well with: Benzoin, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender and Grapefruit

Precautions: Best avoided during pregnancy.