Vetiver
Vetiver is extracted from the root of Vetiveria zizanioides (a tall perennial grass) through the hydro diffusion extraction method. This grass is indigenous to Southeast Asia, but thrives in hot, humid environments. doTERRA sources their plants from the tropical climate of Haiti. The main chemical components of vetiver oil are Carvone, Isovalencenol, and Khusimol, which gives this oil a woodsy and smoky aroma. Like most woodsy oils, vetiver provides a calming and grounding effect on emotions.
Vetiver is commonly used as a massage oil or in a bath to calm emotions and in perfumes. My favorite way to use vetiver is in combination with lavender in my diffuser at night to reduce stress and anxiety and calm my emotions.
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| Vetiveria zizanioides root |
Links:
doTERRA Product Page: Vetiver
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Research:
Filippi, J. J., Belhassen, E., Baldovini, N., Brevard, H., & Meierhenrich, U. J. (2013). Qualitative and quantitative analysis of vetiver essential oils by comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography and comprehensive two-dimensional has chromatography/mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1288, 127 - 148. doi:10.1016/j.chroma.2013.03.002
Mallavarapu, G. R., Syamasundar, K. V., Ramesh, S., Rajeswara Rao, B. R. (2012). Constituents of South Indian vetiver oils. Natural Product Communications, 7(2), 223 - 225. Retrieved from http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/22474964
La, R. K., Gupta, P., Sarkar, S., Singh, S. (2013). Genetic variability and character associations in vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash). Industrial Crops and Products, 49, 273 - 277. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2013.05.005
CAUTIONS: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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