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Vetivert Essential Oil

Vetivert is a grass which grows in Indonesia and the Philippines. The oil is obtained from the root by distillation. It is popular in the perfume industry and has a long-lasting woody fragrance, often popular with men. In the East it is known as the oil of tranquility and is often used for meditation.

Stress

Use in a burner or in the bath.

Tired, aching legs

Use in a carrier oil for massage.

Hysteria

Blend in a carrier oil and massage the solar plexus (see massage chapter) or inhale.

Stiff neck

Use in a carrier oil and massage the shoulders and neck.