Vetiver Essential Oil

Vetiver is a herbaceous plant found in India and Sri Lanka.  It has long roots that anchor it deeply in the ground.  

Vetiver essential oil is obtained through the steam distillation of these roots.

It is sought after in the world of parfumery for its base notes and we find it in soaps, home perfumes, and body perfumes among other things.

When we hear such phrases as "base notes" and "long roots" we can begin to understand why vetiver is an essential oil that helps us to anchor ourselves emotionally.  In fact, it's a very powerful oil for when we feel scattered or distracted in our emotions and thoughts or when we feel isolated or set apart.

Vetiver works to balance the earth and water elements in traditional Chinese medicine.  A balanced earth element gives us a feeling of being grounded, secure, stable, belonging, and self-reliance.  A balanced water element allows us to have confidence and go along with the natural flow of life, to open our hearts and minds to the world around us. It allows us to feel calm, relaxed, and at ease in our lives in order to best enjoy them.  

Emotional states treated by vetiver essential oil:

nervousness, emotional disconnect, social disconnect, scattered thinking and emotions, isolation, separate, "in survival mode", insomnia, addictions, emotional blocages

Emotional states facilited by vetiver essential oil:

grounded, centered, emotional connection, social connection, strong sense of belonging, calme, integrity, protected

Other properties of vetiver essential oil:

• Tonic for the different body systems including the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immune, endocrine, and nervous systems
• Antiseptic
• Calmative
• Muscle relaxant

Before using any essential oil, it is imperative to verify precautions.  Certain essential oils should not be used by pregnant or breast-feeding women, by those under certain medical treatments, or those suffering from certain afflictions.  Not all essential oils are suitable for use with babies and young children.