Vetiver roots / वेटिवर की जड़ें / Vetiver Ki Jade

• In the India the vetiver plant is known as the “Khus” and is used both in medicine and in the industry of perfumery, of frozen foods and refrigeration  in the preparation  of all kinds of drinks. 
• The grass  is characterized by a sweet and pleasant flavor combined with a little earth y.
• On the other hand is a very fresh herb has a cooling effect similar to some other herbs such as mint or peppermint
• It has versatile  uses,  particularly  as  an inexpensive  yet  effective  and  eco-friendly  tool  to combat  soil  erosion
• Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) are two related groups of plants having in their part chemical constituents which are active in curing ailments (i.e. MP) or in providing flavors and/or fragrances (i.e. AP).
• It produces spongy, much branched, root system (khus roots)   with   fine  rootlets,   containing   a fragrant oil which is a perfume by itself. The dry aromatic roots  are  also  used  to  make curtains, mats, fans and other fancy goods as the product emits a sweet cooling aroma for a long  period  when  moistened.  The  oil is used  as  a valuable  fixative  in blending  of perfumes, cosmetics and scenting of soaps.
• Its cultivation is largely scattered over small holdings in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and to a lesser extent in Uttar Pradesh. Considering the high quality of oil produced in India compared to Indonesia,   Pakistan,   Senegal,   Sri   Lanka Brazil  and  Haiti,  the  north   Indian  type vetiver oil has a good potential for export. It also highlights  the utilization of vetiver as MAP  in  Thailand  that  includes  the utilization of vetiver in traditional medicine, in pest control, and as fragrant materials.

Vetiver  Oil   is   very   popular   in aromatherapy and has many medicinal properties,  which   are  described   in  brief below.

• Anti Inflammatory

The very soothing and cooling effect of this essential oil calms and pacifies all sorts of inflammations. Treatment for inflammations caused by

 sun stroke

 dehydration

 loo

Anti Septic:

Vetiver oil efficiently stops the  growth  of Staphylococcus  Aureus,  the bacteria responsible for causing septic, and eliminates them, thereby helping cure septic and   giving   protection   against   it.  

• Aphrodisiac:

Mixed   in   sorbets   and   beverages   as   a flavouring agent, this oil has an aphrodisiac effect. It enhances libido and gives arousals. Since   sex   has   more   to   do   with   the psychology (brain) than the physiology, remedy for most of the sexual disorders like frigidity, lack of libido, impotence etc. lays in the brain. Certain components of this oil stimulate those portions of brain and the problems are over.

• Cicatrisant:

Cicatrisant is a property by virtue of which a substance speeds up the eradication or disappearance of the scars and other marks from  the skin. It promotes  growth  of new tissues in the affected places which replace the dead and discoloured tissues and helps achieve a uniform look. This is also useful for  the  post  delivery  stretch   marks,  fat cracks, after spots left by pox, burns etc.

• Nervine:

A tonic for the nerves is called a nervine, like our Essential Oil of Vetiver is. It takes care  of the  nerves  and  maintains  them  in good health. It also heals the damages done to the nerves by shock, fear, stress etc. Further, it helps get rid of nervous disorders, afflictions, epileptic and hysteric attacks, nervous and neurotic disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease, lack of control over limbs etc.

• Sedative:

The Essential Oil of Vetiver is a well known sedative. It sedates nervous irritations, afflictions, convulsions and emotional outbursts  such  as  anger,  anxiety,  epileptic and  hysteric  attacks,  restlessness, nervousness etc. and even benefits patients of insomnia.

• Tonic:

it keeps the metabolic system in order, rejuvenates  the body, gives strength and boosts immunity.

• Vulnerary:

This property of Vetiver Essential Oil helps heal wounds by promoting growth of new tissues at the wounded place and also by keeping it safe from infections by inhibiting growth of microbes and promoting crowding of leucocytes and platelets at the place.

• Healing:

Vetiver essential oil helps in the formation

of new tissue is used so as to accelerate the healing and recovery of skin wounds as well to remove stains, marks on the skin and the scars themselves. Also we used to repair the cracks and grooves in the skin caused by different circumstances  such  as pregnancy, diets, allergies, burns.

• Calming:

In addition to various beverages for culinary purposes and aphrodisiacs, with vetiver essential oil is made soothing infusion used to relax and recover from severe strain. Help to overcome situations of shock, fear, high levels of stress, panic, etc.

• Other Benefits:

Other benefits that will tend to award to the use of vetiver essential oil are for example the strengthening of bones, the treatment of rheumatism, gout, arthritis, muscle aches, dryness, cramps and dry skin.