Vetiver Essential Oil  (Vetiveria zizanoides)
Vetiver Essential Oil has a heavy, earthy fragrance similar to Patchouli with a touch of lemon. Vetiver oil is psychologically grounding, calming, and stabilizing. One of the oils that is highest in sesquiterpenes, Vetiver was studied by Dr. Terry Friedmann for improving children's behavior. Vetiver may help us cope with stress and recover from emotional trauma and shock.*

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Body Systems Affected: Emotional Balance, Hormonal and Nervous System

Uses: Vetiver essential oil may help with acne, anorexia, anxiety, arthritis, enlarge breasts, cuts, depression (incl. postpartum), insomnia, muscular rheumatism, extreme nervousness, oily, aging, tired and irritated skin, sprains and stress.

Historical Uses: The distillation of Vetiver is painstaking. and labor-intensive. The roots and rootlets have been used in India as perfume since ancient times.

Folklore: Known in India as the "Oil of Tranquility", Vetiver is distilled from the root of a scented grass, native to India that is botanically related to citronella and lemongrass.

Properties: Antiseptic, antispasmodic, calming, grounding, immune-stimulant, rubefacient (locally warming), sedative to the nervous system.

Aromatherapy Effects: Vetiver has a heavy, smokey, earthy fragrance reminiscent of Patchouli with lemon-like undertones. Because of its psychologically grounding, calming and stabilizing properties, Vetiver has also been valuable for relieving stress and helping people recover from emotional traumas and shock. As a natural tranquilizer, it may help to induce restful sleep. It is know to affect the parathyroid gland.

Scent: heavy, earthy, smoky, balsamic, sweet undertones.

How to use: Diffuse. Apply to Vita Flex Points and directly on area of concern. Also works well in baths and massage blends. A very small amount of Vetiver Essential oil is needed in most applications. Mix with Geranium and Ylang Ylang to help with breast enlargements.

Dietary Supplement Uses: FDA approved for use as a food additive (FA) or flavoring agent (FL). Dilute 1 drop in 1 tsp of honey or dilute in 4 oz. of beverage. Not for children under 6 yrs old. Use with caution and greater dilution with children 6 yrs and older.

Safety: Use with caution during pregnancy.

Suggested Blending Oils: Clary Sage, Jasmine, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang

* This statement has 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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