Aromatic Description
Woody, smoky, earthy, herbaceous and spicy.
Uses
Certified herbaceous Vetiver Essential Oil can be used to treat Stress-induced conditions, nervous tension, stress-related menstrual problems, muscular spasms, muscular pain, menstrual cramp, premenstrual syndrome, restlessness.
Acne, arthritis, cuts, depression, exhaustion, insomnia, muscular aches, oily skin, rheumatism, sores, stress
BLENDS WELL WITH
Bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemon, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, mandarin, oakmoss, opopanax, orange, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang
RECIPES:
Nourishing Body Oil
For a coat of your body use 3 teaspoons of carrier oil in a little dish and, add 7 – 8 drops of essential oil. It’s always best to patch test first, before you apply all over.
Hair Mask
Warm 3 teaspoons of oil (either olive or jojoba) and add 7 to 8 drops of essential oil. Massage into your hair from the ends up. Wrap your hair in a towel (or some plastic wrap then a towel). Leave for 1 hour, or overnight, then wash and condition as usual.
Soak in a bath
If you do like to use them in a bath, try 4 -6 drops in total and add the drops to another medium like sea salt, coconut milk, other milks or a water dispersible agent.
Frankincense 3 drops
Vetiver 1 drop