Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Vetiver
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Vetiver leaves
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Vetiveria zizanoides essential oil.
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- Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides)
Vetiver oil comes from the roots of the Chrysopogon zizanioides (Vetiveria zizanioides) plant. It has a woody, earthy scent.
Properties
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Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, nervousness, exhaustion and insomnia.
Pain
[edit | edit source]Relieves arthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Improves acne and the appearance of aging.