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Botanical Name: Veriveria
zizanimoides
Anatomical areas:
Skin, muscles and
joints, nervous system.
Allopathic uses:
Antidepressive,
anti-infectious, antirheumatic, antispasmodic,
calmative, digestive stimulant, emmenagogic, hepatic
stimulant, immune tonic, pancreatic stimulant,
phlebotonic, general tonic.
Indications:
Acne, cuts, oily
skin, wounds, arthritis, muscular aches and pains,
rheumatism, sprains, stiffness, debility,
depression, insomnia, nervous tension.
Holistic uses:
In Chinese medicine,
cool and moist energy, earth element, clears heat,
nourishes, calms and uplifts, supports yin
functions. Relaxes overactive mind and nurtures
self-identity. Comforting to those feeling uprooted
or without stability. Good for the perfectionist who
loses touch with being.
Contraindications:
Non-toxic,
non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
Blending:
Middle to base note.
Excellent fixative. Blends well with sandalwood,
juniper, fir, spruce, pepper, bergamot,
frankincense.
Chemical Components:
Vetiverol, vitivone,
terpenes (vetiverenes).
Characteristics:
Dark brown color.
Viscous consistency. Deep, hearty, woody, musky,
myrrh-like, smoky, subtle.
Extraction:
Steam distillation
from roots and rootlets. |
