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Vetiver Essential Oil Benefits Vetiver essential oil boasts a number of medicinal properties, which include the following: Anti-inflammatory properties – Vetiver’s soothing effects are ideal for calming all kinds of inflammation, particularly in the circulatory and nervous systems. It is also a useful appropriate treatment for inflammation due to sun stroke and dehydration. Antiseptic properties – Vetiver essential oil has been known for stopping the growth of certain bacteria, most especially the ones responsible for sepsis. Applying this essential oil externally to wounds is very safe although it can also be taken orally. Vetiver is non-toxic and non-irritant. Aphrodisiac – Vetiver creates an aphrodisiac effect. It can help enhance the libido and awaken sexual feelings, making it a potent treatment for sexual disorders such as Hypoactive sexual desire disorder and impotence. It works by simply stimulating portions of the brain responsible for sexual desire. Cicatrizing properties – This accelerates the disappearance of scars from the skin by promoting the growth of new tissues. This is useful for eliminating acne scars, stretch marks, burns, and spots left by skin diseases and wounds. Nervine – This refers to a tonic that has a soothing or calming effect on the nerve. The essential oil of Vetiver has the ability to take care of the nerves, especially when damaged by trauma, fear, and stress. It helps relieve nervous disorders, epileptic and hysteric attacks, and neurotic disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Sedative properties – The essential oil of Vetiver is an excellent sedative. It is useful for dealing with anxiety, restlessness, nervous irritations, convulsions, emotional outbursts, epileptic and hysteric attacks. This essential oil is also a great remedy for sleeping disorders. Tonic – Vetiver essential oil tones up every system of the human body. It works by maintaining the metabolic system, rejuvenating the body, and boosting the immune system. The essential oil of Vetiver is popularly used in aromatherapy. It can be combined with other essential oils for custom therapy or utilized in a diffuser. Vetiver oil blends well with most essential oils particularly with grapefruit, lavender, and ylang-ylang. It’s perfect for warm baths. Simply add a few drops and you are sure to enjoy a soothing bath as it exudes its earthy, musty smell. In general, Vetiver is perfect for easing deep-seated anxiety, depression, and other stress-related conditions. By serving as a ‘grounding’ agent, it can assist in bringing stability to weary individuals who are facing life’s challenges and adversities. Vetiver Essential Oil Side Effects Vetiver essential oil does not seem to produce any side effects, but like many essential oils, it is not recommended for use with pregnant women or children. Some essential oils may cause irritation or allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin so it is wise to do a patch test before using regularly. Don Miller An excellent and accurate article by Richard Webb. I have been using vetiver grass to control soil erosion on various Pacific Islands for almost 20 years and have yet to discover any problem associated with it. The vetiver grass plantings have made very positive impacts on coral reef sedimentation while also allowing the restoration of indigenous forest on the worst types of gully erosion. Check out:http://www.vetiver.org/VAN_REEF/VAN-reef2.htm for further details. An email address is included there if further information is needed. I will be happy to forward a higher definition version of that presentation. March 13th, 2009 Dick Grimshaw Ref: vetiver and infiltration. The standard practice in Ethiopia for soil and water conservation has generally been through the use of terraces known as “fanyaju”. This has led to many problems not least the habit that they provide for rodents. Over the past 20 years Ethiopian wetlands have dried up. following the introduction of vetiver hedges there has been significant improvement in wetland restoration dues to vetiver’s capacity to improve rainfall infiltration. These changes are so significant that the Ethiopian Wetland Association is one of the leading promoters of watershed stabilization using vetiver. There is an interesting article at:http://www.vetiver.org/ETH_WORKSHOP_09/ETH_A2a.pdf Glen Novello would vetiver be suitable for areas with regular winter frosts? I can’t seem to find where I could obtain some from, does anyone know of a good supplier in Australia? Jenny We feel this is perfect where we have had major subsidence. It is difficult to find a site to purchase this. Could you please advise of an agency preferbly in southern qld or northern n.s.w. Hamish Hi. does anybody know where I can buy a couple of hundred vetiver slips to trial on my property in NSW Australia? Debi Bancroft Hello, could anyone give some clues where to purchase some Vetiver grass, frost seems to be a problem with this species so I would like to trial it in my backyard patch before I purchase a huge quanity for our not so far off degraded property. carol where can i buy vetiver grass seed i live in fla.