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Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Plant Part: Root
Country of Origin: Haiti
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Stainless steel distillation is what gives this 'light' oil a color that's lighter than in an oil not obtained thru SS distillation. Deep, smoky, earthy aroma. In aromatherapy, some people can barely tolerate the smell while others are affected quite deeply by its aroma which can be likened to the smell of a damp forest floor. This EO is considered antiseptic, aphrodisiac, sedative, nervine....a calming oil, excellent for stress and tension. Settles the nerves. May be useful in helping people ease off tranquilizers.
This oil is considered a classic for physical, mental and emotional burnout which may result in total exhaustion. On an emotional level, vetiver helps to soothe states of irritability, anger and hysteria. Vetiver is recommended for dry, dehydrated skin. May assist with acne. Its vulnerary and cicatrisant properties are utilized to prevent and reduce wrinkles and stretch marks during pregnancy. Said to cleanse the aura (the energy field around the body) and to strengthen the auric shield which can be instrumental in keeping out disease.
This EO is said to be very helpful in cases of mental and physical exhaustion. It assists with increasing blood flow which, thereby being able to alleviate muscular aches and pains. It is said to be a tonic to the reproductive system and its relaxing quality seems to have some effect on tension underlying sexual problems. Helpful in cases of insomnia. Blends well with frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang. Flash point: 240F.
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Anonymous
(Tempe, AZ, US) | March 4th, 2018
Vetiver is one of my top 5 favorite oils, so I'm prejudiced, and maybe a connoisseur since I've tried many Vetivers in 21 years. This LIGHT VETIVER is the most unique and addictive Vetiver I've found! It's different because it's softer, subtler and less masculine. It doesn't even overpower florals in a blend, and is the perfect base note in any blend. This is soothing, calming, sexy, everything Vetiver is supposed to be emotionally. A beautiful drug, I never run out of this heady balm!
Anonymous
(Fort Riley, KS, US) | March 24th, 2017
I use this in a blend for CP soap. It's a wonderful quality and adds a nice smokiness to a blend.
Anonymous
(Los Angeles, CA, US) | December 14th, 2016
I've never been a girly-girl--I've always liked musky scents and even men's cologne on occasion. As a mediterranean climate plant lover, for many years I tried sampling cheap versions of natural store vetiver and was always surprised at how strange and simply unpleasant it smelled.
One day I discovered the vetiver EO by a very expensive popular brand and I fell in love, but was immediately heart-broken, after finding that 15ml was just short of $50. After again trying several cheap brands, like the ones that had turned me off the scent originally, I nearly gave up on vetiver, but then I discovered Camden Grey's wildcrafted vetiver and it is equal if not better than the unnamed expensive brand. I LOVE IT. I will never stop purchasing this oil and I thank heaven for Camden Grey, every day!
Anonymous
(Montréal, QC, CA) | August 14th, 2016
I tried both the dark and light vetiver oils. Both are really beautiful; this one though is nearer to what I thought vetiver was. The smoky/leathery side is really present and it’s somwhat bewitching. It has a dense smell that lingers for a long time. The rooty/earthy side is also very obvious and pleasant. This “light†version is definitely lighter than the dark version, but it’s still heavier than most of the essential oils out there. Light vetiver has a really velvety and mysterious aura – almost a ghostly presence that is never screaming out loud but that you know is there in the shadows. It’s kind of a voodoo scent that will haunt you for a long long time.
Anonymous
(Seymour, MO, US) | July 26th, 2016
Between the light and dark my favorite is dark. Light is a little more perfumy, whereas the dark has a stronger smokey scent. I, however, tend to like things more potent. I would like to try it in cp soap and see if it stays pretty dominant or if if tones it down any. I could definitely see this in a guys product.
Anonymous
(Austin, TX, US) | August 31st, 2015
LOVE this oil. I wasn't sure what to expect, and ended up loving it. It smells smoky and woody without smelling like a fire. Great for masculine blends, and earthy/centering blends.
Anonymous
(Wappingers Falls, NY, US) | November 7th, 2013
I really love using Vetiver in my perfumes and I am very happy Camden and Grey's product. THANKS!
Anonymous
(Gastonia, NC, US) | October 13th, 2013
I enjoy this oil very much. It is very aromatic and does help soothe a persons nerves. I used this in a heart palpitation blend, and it worked like a charm for a couple of clients and myself when I was having a wee bit of anxiety from a jam packed schedule! Cant recommend this enough!
Anonymous
(davison, MI, US) | August 7th, 2013
This is my first experience with Vetiver and I must say, I'm hooked. It's smell reminds me of a forest after a rain. Not musty or moldy, but rather fresh and clean. Said to be a great base note and fixative for other scents and I look forward to blending a cologne with this oil.
Anonymous
(long branch, NJ, US) | May 3rd, 2012
This is def one of my favorite oils. I can't even begin to explain the benefits of this oil. I am so looking forward to experimenting with this. When taking in the smell it is very powerful and beautiful. It relaxes you, give you..well me, a sense of confidence and relaxation. It's very sexy as well. It can be used for men as well as women. It does my skin justice as well. Helped heal my skin blemishes, blending with other essentials. Even used it by itself at times. I truly ADORE this oil! Thank you Camden...
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