Category: Gramineae

Scientific name: Andropogon muricatus

Extraction method: distillation

Extraction site: grass root

Smell: Strong earthy smell with a slight smoky smell.

Volatility: low

Origin: India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia

Essential oils suitable for blending: frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang and vetiver.

There is no special taboo in the use of Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil.

Vetiveria zizanioides, also known as vetiver; As the name implies, because its roots are very fragrant, it is named Vetiveria zizanioides, which is a perennial herb of Gramineae. Native to India and other countries, mainly distributed in tropical areas such as Southeast Asia, India and Africa. It has the characteristics of strong adaptability, fast growth and reproduction, developed root system, drought tolerance and barren tolerance. Known as "the herb with the longest root system in the world" and "magic pasture"; It has been listed as an ideal soil and water conservation plant by more than 0/00 countries and regions in the world. China also has natural vetiver grass distribution.

Vetiveria zizanioides is a perennial herb in tropical and subtropical regions. The plants are upright and the leaves are tasteless. Thick brown essential oil can be obtained by distilling vetiver. However, it is difficult to obtain essential oil, because Vetiveria zizanioides needs to be planted for more than 2 years, and digging roots, cleaning and drying in the sun are time-consuming and laborious. The older the roots are, the more essential oils are extracted and the better the quality is.

The name of Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil in India is [Qingjing Oil], which fully reflects its influence on the soul and is also the top wheel of seven rounds of health care in India. It is the most typical "earth" essential oil in the five elements, which makes people feel stable and practical; It is the most suitable soothing oil when life is hit hard, such as divorce, parting, bereavement, bankruptcy, etc. ) or low tide.

Features:

The fragrance of essential oil is very persistent and can last for two weeks on clothes. It is a good fixative and an indispensable basic perfume in oriental perfume.

The fragrance of Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil is very strong, and the diluted essential oil or compound essential oil has a better fragrance, even better than Pogostemon cablin essential oil.

In aromatherapy, a drop of Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil in compound essential oil can make the fragrance last longer and create a mysterious atmosphere.