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Vetiver Vetiveria zizanoides
Vetiver
Vetiveria_zizanioides

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Common Names
Vetiver , khus khus
Botanical Name
Vetiveria zizanoides
Family
POACEAE or GRAMINEAE Grasses
Vetiver Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Insect Repellent *
Properties: Skin tonic* Analgesic* Muscle Relaxant* Repels Insects*
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Vetiver Remedies
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Aromatherapy
Essential Oil
aromatherapy An essential oil is steam-distilled from the dried, chopped roots. The oil is known as Vetiver or Vetivert and Khus khus, Khas khas, or Oil of Tranquility in India. Healing to skin, this oil repels insects and reduces stress and tension. The aroma is rich, woody, earthy and sweet. It improves with age. Vetiver oil is used extensively in perfumery for its fixative effects as well as its fragrance.
Emotional Healing Benefits
Calming *sleep *Stress Relief *
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Plant Description

Vetiver
Vetiveria zizanoides roots

Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historyVetiver is native to the Indian subcontinent, but is widely cultivated in Indonesia, the West Indies, Africa and Polynesia. Vetiver was used in early ayurvedic medicine in India. Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii). [Wikipedia]
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