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Vetiver (khus khus, vetivert)
Vetiveria zizanoides
This page contains information on vetiver and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems. It is used to combat lice, as a skin booster and as part of a tonic bath.
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Although we believe in the therapeutic and healing properties of herbs, care must be taken in the use thereof, as they are powerful compounds.
Family |
Poaceae /Gramineae |
Genus and specie |
Vetiveria zizanoides |
Khus Khus, cuscus and vetivert.
This is a robust grass with spongy roots and long, thin leaves with small brown to purple flowers. It is also referred to as vetivert.
The roots and essential oil are used.
This aromatic herb has sedative and antiseptic properties and is also useful to promote the manufacture of red blood cells.
- Internal use
- It can be used internally for circulatory and nervous problems.
- External use
- Externally it is used to create a tonic bath, which is the reason why it is often included in high quality soaps. It has an application to combat lice as well.
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
- The earthy smell of vetivert essential oil will ease tension and stress and stop you from being over-sensitive.
- It brings a feeling of quiet calm and while balancing estrogen and progesterone will help PMS as well as menopausal ailments.
- Furthermore it alleviates muscular aches and pains and helps to promote general well being.
- On the skin, it has a nourishing and moisturizing effect and is useful for dry, irritated or dehydrated skin.
- The therapeutic properties of vetiver oil are antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, nervine, sedative, tonic, sedative and vulnerary.
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To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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