Vetiver - Oil of the Week

Vetiver is our Oil of the Week! I truly love talking about this oil and all it's wonderful uses. It comes from the roots of a grassy plant. The aroma of this oil is very earthy and it is known to be centering, calming and grounding. This oil is often a major ingredient in blends used for children with ADD, ADHD, Sensory Processing, Autism Spec, and also for general stress and anxiety. Actually, it is often called the "Oil of Tranquility". It is used across the world in many perfumes and skin care products.

It is also great for any type of muscle or joint pain and arthritis. This oils is often used for nerve issues, convulsions, frustration, anger, emotional issues, seizures and panic attacks, as well as general nervous disorders and restless legs!

It sedates nervous irritations, afflictions, convulsions and emotional outbursts such as anger, anxiety, epileptic and hysteric attacks, restlessness, and nervousness. 

Vetiver oil is anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, and a relaxant. It can be used for insomnia, anxiety, and depression.  It can be used for muscle and menstrual cramps, acne, and it has many skin car uses. As an anti-inflammatory oil it can be used to soothe and cool inflamed muscles, joints and nerves. It can be used on all types of cuts and scrapes as it is antiseptic. It helps with tissue regeneration and is used as a scar fading substance.

Now how can you use this wonderful oil? Below you will find a few useful ideas for Vetiver essential oil. A quick Google search will probably give you hundreds of ideas!

• You can blend this with a carrier oil at a 5-1 ratio and use it topically on your skin.
• Purchase or make an oil blend (using other oils such as Lavendar, Ylang Ylang, Benzoin, Cedarwood, or Sandalwood) to use for emotional issues, stress relief, ADD, ADHD, etc. There are blends on the market for just that. My blend sells on my Etsy site and you can find it HERE.
• Use it for headaches and body aches in a blended rub.
• Put two drops on a cotton ball. Carry it in your pocket. Deeply inhale from that at different times throughout the day for calming and anxiety relief.
•  Use blended with coconut oil for skin issues, bug bites, cuts and scrapes or acne.
• Blend in a 2-1 ratio with olive oil and use on scars.

Now you want to purchase Vetiver oil right? If so, I highly recommend that you look for it at  The Organic Witch. I buy most of my essential oils there. I do not sell for or represent their company in any way. However, they have quality oils, knowledgeable staff, and great prices. Additionally, they are a small KY based company and a Green Business Certified company!

Now the fine print: I do not recommend using essential oils straight (undiluted) on the skin or taking orally unless under the care of a qualified medical professional. Please do not take this information as a diagnosis or treatment plan! See your medical professional if you have any medical issues.

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