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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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Keenan Cheney (Portland, OR, US) | April 13th, 2012
This Vetiver has a smell of dry earth, green sandalwood, fresh green moss, frankincense, myrrh, honey, fresh-cut grass and dewey sunrise (if that had a scent) all in one! It simultaneously awakens you and seems to slip your mind into instant alpha brain waves - excellent for meditation, writing, healing, pranayama or any creative work you can imagine. I'm not brave enough to try using it on my facial skin yet, as I am sticking with oils like sandalwood and others that I know help my skin already, but suffice to say, this is a VERY high quality vetiver essential oil at a very good price. I'm impressed, & I'm not easily impressed in the essential oil realm!
Mark Sage (New York, NY, US) | October 16th, 2011
I've smelled many vetivers and this is tied for best. Unusually sharp-smoky quality makes it ideal for masculine fragrances - doesn't have the sweet/round topnote of Indian vetivers. Dark, deep, and tenacious. If you haven't smelled vetiver and are reading this, you should try this one. As usual, CG offers great value.
Brandy Gee (Denver, CO, US) | April 19th, 2011
This Vetiver is the one that really got me hooked! I now use it in most products from face serum to liquid soap and I'm now working with it in both masculine and feminine colognes. I find it just rounds everything out so well, it's become my base note go-to. The combination with rosewood is a new favorite of mine.
Lynn Cochran (Winston-Salem, NC, US) | January 27th, 2011
Vetiver is a favorite EO of mine. As is well known, it is used extensively in the fragrance industries as a long-lasting, spicy, oriental, woody base note in many parfum and cologne blends. It is typically used in "masculine" formulations but also works very well in "feminine" blends when used sparingly and in conjunction with floral, citrus and green notes. This particular version is a favorite of my favorites. Haitian vetiver has a slightly smoky character but it seems much less intense than the sometimes overwhelming smokiness of Indonesion vetiver. CG also offers it at the most competitive price I've found from a public online source. Love it!
Patricia Dollar (Clarksville, TN, US) | January 10th, 2011
This is a very strong earthy scent. The smell appears to have a combination of earth and smells of green plants. Not a stand- alone scent! But combined wtih other essential oils - it's very pleasing. I use this for my 'manly' soaps. Combined with Cedarwood and sage, it's a great bass note.
Kara Stratton (Pine City, MN, US) | September 4th, 2010
I got this to put in my stretch mark and face creams and am very pleased with it for therapeutic purposes. Not a scent I'd seek out, but it does good things for you!
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TERMINOLOGY:
EO = essential oil
FO = fragrance oil
HOW PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED...
BOTTLING/PACKAGING:
Essential oils: in 1/32 oz. to 1/4 oz...amber glass vials with orifice reducers. ½ oz. to 2 oz...in amber glass bottles with white caps and Eurodroppers...3 to 4 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps and without orifice reducers...7 oz. in aluminum bottles...15 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps...10 & 25 lbs. in HDPE plastic containers with wide mouths although, occasionally, 25 lbs. may be dispensed in factory-issued metal containers with pouring spouts.
28 lbs. of carrier oils and other liquids are dispensed in individual HDPE plastic gallon containers with handles, each holds the purchased net weight of liquid.
30+ lbs. of carrier oils, other liquids, soft butters, Castile gel and other products are dispensed in plastic HDPE pails w/metal handles & pouring spouts in the lid; those products may remain inside the pails indefinitely when properly stored. After Covid, we reserve the right to use any packaging/dispensing container available to us and not mentioned above because it continues to be difficult many times to restock the same packaging container or material used in the past.
NOTE: An EO may safely remain inside an aluminum container for up to 3 months, but if storing longer than 3 months the oil should be transferred to amber glass. Fragrances and carrier oils up to 8 lbs. may remain inside HDPE plastic bottles indefinitely. If the customer at any time feels more comfortable transferring a product to glass this should be done. ALL PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED BY WEIGHT, THUS, SOME CONTAINERS MAY BE FILLED HIGHER THAN OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT AND VISCOSITY OF EACH PRODUCT.
Raw materials/ingredients are dispensed by weight. Many customers ask how many ounces in a pound, there are 16 ounces in one pound. These are not fluid ounces, they are ounces by weight.
HOW TO STORE: EOs, FOs and BUTTERS should be stored in tightly-sealed containers away from direct light and heat. Some EOs could be highly flammable, keep away from open flames. Keep all liquids and powders you purchase from Camden-Grey tightly capped and away from the reach of children, the elderly or infirm and pets. Refrigerating butters could adversely affect the consistency of the butter, please join our Forum if you need to learn how to handle, work with and store products. The link is towards the top right green section of our pages.
(Rev. 6/13/23)