Vetiver - 30 ml

Scientific Name: Vetiveria zizanioides

Family: Poaceae

Origin: Asia

Color: Green

Aroma: Earthy

Properties: Tonic, stimulating, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic

Quantity: 30 ml

Element: earth

Main effect on: body

Since time immemorial, Vetiver has been appreciated for its fine aroma. "The fragrance of the renewed Earth".

It acts as "spiritual incense" and in Ayurvedic tradition it is considered detoxifying.

It brings you back to the “here and now” and increases the sense of reality; it is grounding and, when used as an aphrodisiac, provides a deeper “body awareness”.

It blends well with Sandalwood, Benzoin and Opoponax. It also helps maintain body awareness during meditation sessions.

Properties and benefits of Vetiver

Tonic in cases of mental exhaustion, weakness, and asthenia associated with forms of anemia. Vetiver calms and instills strength and confidence. It restores in cases of stress and hyperactivity and supports concentration.

Glandular and circulatory stimulant, indicated for premenstrual syndrome with abdominal tension and irregular menstruation; it has an emmenagogue action.

Anti-rheumatic and antispasmodic, it relieves muscle and arthritic pain and stimulates arterial and venous circulation.

Antiseptic, it has a skin-purifying action. In particular, it combats excess sebum, rebalances oily skin, and cleanses it of impurities in cases of acne-prone skin.

Immunostimulant, it stimulates the production of white blood cells, strengthens the immune system, and supports weak bodies prone to falling ill easily.

Plant description

A perennial herbaceous plant that grows in tall clumps that can reach 2 meters in height. The leaves are narrow and long, and it is characterized by a dense intertwining of white or reddish roots. It is native to southern India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It is cultivated in Haiti, the Philippines, and Brazil.

Historical notes

Vetiver roots are an ancient remedy used in Ayurvedic tradition to relieve headaches and reduce fever. In the East, the roots were used to make baskets and mats, which were then sprinkled with water so that on days of intense heat they would release the aroma of Vetiver, which has insect-repellent properties.

Use

Suitable for burning on a heat-resistant saucer with charcoal or in an incense burner with a sieve. The burning process in an incense burner with a sieve is slower than with charcoal. The incense can easily be mixed with other varieties of incense.