Vetiver is a plant that has been used for various applications including the making of perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is also used in foods and drinks, and its roots were traditionally used in the production of homemade evaporative coolers and grass mats. Vetiver essential oil is extracted from the roots of the plant and has a grounding and deeply calming aroma that helps to combat anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue. It is also used in aromatherapy for nervousness, joint and muscle pain, and as an insect repellant.
Here are some additional details about vetiver:
Positive:
- Has a grounding and calming effect
- Used in perfumery and is a significant component in several perfumes offered by prominent brands
- Used in aromatherapy for nervousness, joint and muscle pain, and as an insect repellant
Negative:
- There are no known negative effects of vetiver when taken in food amounts
Ingredients or materials:
- Vetiver essential oil is extracted from the roots of the plant
- Vetiver contains an oil that repels insects
- Vetiver essential oil is composed of at least 150 mostly sesquiterpene constituents; three in particular - khusimol, alpha-vetivone, and beta-vetivone - are present in high concentrations
