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Vetiver
The roots of the vertiver plant has long been used for its spicy, woody, earthy and herbaceous fragrance. They are extensively used in  perfumes and incense. Its intoxicating fragrance is known to elate the spirit, calm the mind and body of excessive heat. These plants are indigenous to South India but now are commercially cultivated in Haiti, India, Java, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Reunion islands.
Origin
The vetiver plant, or the Chrysopogon zizanioides, is a long perennial grass which belongs to the family Poaceae. These grassy plants grows up to 2 meters in height and have long, thin, rigid leaves. The roots penetrate vertically downwards, instead of holding the soil in a horizontal manner as other grass plans do. The essential oil of vetiver, called the "Oil Of Tranquility", is steam distilled from the bast region (extraxyllary secondary phloem) of the roots.
Biological Specification
- Kingdom : Plantae
- Classification : Angiosperms; ;Monocots; Commelinids
- Order : Poales
- Family : Poaceae
- Genus : Chrysopogon
- Species : C. zizanioides
Attributes
- Aroma description : earthy, sweet, heavy, erotic .
- Element association : Earth
- Magical associations : protection, luck, prosperity
- Astrological association : Capricorn
- Planetary association: Earth
- Season : Autumn, Winter
- Aromatic note : Base note
Uses
Essential oil : The essential oil is formed in the bast region of the roots as a result of secondary thickening. The primary roots provide the best quality oil. The essential oil is mainly used for its aromatic properties in perfumery, aromatherapy and in making incense. Its woody, earthy and sweet aroma relieves tension and is a efficient stress buster. The herb is considered to have protective attributes and is also used by traditional magic practitioners in making love potions. Its cooling effect is used in aromatherapy to cure acne, wounds and dry and irritated skin. It can also be taken internally to treat disorders related to the nervous and the circulatory system. Vetiver oil is used extensively in perfumery for its fixative effects and its fragrance.
Environmental Application : The vetiver plant plays a major role in conservation and maintenance of soil. It help maintain the moisture in soil by absorbing water and also facilitate absorption of toxic substances like chemical fertilizers and pesticidal residues.
Handicrafts and other household appliances : The dried roots are also used to make mats, windows, door screens etc which are either hung on ventilation sites or used to make cool-shift cabinets during summers.
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