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Vetiver (khus khus, vetivert)
Vetiveria zizanoides

Botanical Classification vetiver

Family
Poaceae /Gramineae

Genus and specie
Vetiveria zizanoides

Other names
Khus Khus, cuscus and vetivert.

Description of the herb vetiver kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products
This is a robust grass with spongy roots and long, thin leaves with small brown to purple flowers. It is also referred to as vetivert.

Parts used
The roots and essential oil are used.

Properties
This aromatic herb has sedative and antiseptic properties and is also useful to promote the manufacture of red blood cells.

Therapeutic uses skin booster
Internal use
It can be used internally for circulatory and nervous problems.
External use
Externally it is used to create a tonic bath, which is the reason why it is often included in high quality soaps. It has an application to combat lice as well.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use
The earthy smell of vetivert essential oil will ease tension and stress and stop you from being over-sensitive.
It brings a feeling of quiet calm and while balancing estrogen and progesterone will help PMS as well as menopausal ailments.
Furthermore it alleviates muscular aches and pains and helps to promote general well being.
On the skin, it has a nourishing and moisturizing effect and is useful for dry, irritated or dehydrated skin.
The therapeutic properties of vetiver oil are antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, nervine, sedative, tonic, sedative and vulnerary.

vetiver oil

Safety precautions and warnings lice

None noted.