Vetiver Essential Oil 10ml. (1/3oz.) Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils $22.80 Price includes Free Shipping To view another size/option, use the pull down menu to make your selection and click 'Go'. SKU: 20VET Latin Name: Vetiveria zizanioides Country of Origin: Haiti Description: Rich, woody, earthy/mysterious, sweet and satisfying, masculine, warm. Its aroma is very comforting and grounding. Cultivation Method: Harvested from Wild Growing Plants Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Extracted From: Roots Color: Dark brown Perfumery Note: Base Consistency: Viscous liquid.   [Click to Zoom]   Aromatherapy Properties: Deeply relaxing and comforting. Helps to find peace of mind and accept life's challenges. Wonderful aphrodisiac, and a great masking agent for unpleasant aromas. Due to its remarkable staying power, Vetiver is also a great fixative ingredient (a fixative is a substance that binds other compounds, slowing down their evaporation and thereby making their fragrance last longer). Suggested Use: Some people like to carry this wonderful Vetiver Oil with them wherever they go, because they enjoy the scent a lot and it "grounds" them when they are trying to do too many things at the same time. It is a real comfort oil! Blends Well With: Everything in need of a smooth and lingering base note; especially Citrus, the aphrodisiac oils (Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang;), Lavender, Cinnamon, Clary Sage; History: In India and Sri Lanka this oil is known as the "oil of tranquility". It is derived from the roots of a grass, whose upper parts are woven into aromatic matting. Sometimes spelled Vetivert. Specific Safety Information: No known toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food flavor. Use in very small amounts only, because the aroma is strong and long-lasting.