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Health
Vetiver oil has been used in traditional medicine in South Asia, Southeast Asia and West Africa for thousands of years.
It’s native to India, and both its leaves and roots have won- derful uses.
Vetiver is known as a sacred herb valued because of its uplift- ing, soothing, healing and protective properties. It’s a natural body cooler — making it extremely popular in tropical countries. In fact, in India and Sri Lanka it’s known as the “oil of tranquil- ity.”
Some of vetiver oil uses include treating heat strokes, joint dis- orders and skin problems.
Using vetiver oil is also a way to boost energy levels when you’re exhausted. In addition, it’s used to cool the body during very high temperatures and soothe feelings of anxiety and nerv- ousness.
Recent research credits vetiver oil for treating symptoms of ADHD and ADD. It’s also known to increase libido and treat in- somnia without drugs.
There are a number of vetiver oil benefits that you can take ad- vantage of in the comfort of your home; the essential oil is per- fect for skin care products and relaxing oil combinations.
Vetiver oil is distilled from the plant’s roots, and it contains over 100 components. The oil is amber-brown in color, and it’s described as a sweet, woody and smoky fragrance. Similar to patchouli oil and sandalwood essential oil, the odor of vetiver de- velops and improves with aging, and the scent varies depending on the plant’s location.
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