Vetiver essential oil Facts

Vetiver is a grass from the Poaceae family of plants, scientifically called Chrysopogon zizanioides. In India, it’s called “khus,” where it grows naturally, but today it’s also widely produced in Haiti, Java, Japan, the Philippines, and Reunion. A fast-growing perennial, it can survive up to 50 years or more, as all those green leaves are supported by a vast network of underground, interlinked roots that grow vertically, not horizontally, about 12 feet into the soil. These roots are what we use to get vetiver essential oil. Vetiver essential oil is derived through the steam distillation of the plant’s roots. It has a strong initial aroma and is described as woody, Smokey, earthy, herbaceous and spicy. Perhaps the most valued quality of vetiver oil is that it is deeply grounding, and often used for promoting sleep. It is said to also be equally helpful for restlessness.

Name	Vetiver Essential Oil
Scientific Name	Chrysopogon zizanioides
Native	India mostly Western and Northern India
Name in Other Languages	Argentina: Spanish: Capia Bangladesh: Bengali: Bangla, Benna Shoba, Binna Sopha, Ghonda Bena, Gondha Bena, Ecorban, Ecorbon, Khus Khus Brazil: Portuguese: Capim de Cheiro, Capim Vetiver, Grama Cheirosa, Gram das Indias, Patcholi China: Cantonese: Hang Gen Chao (the word ‘chao’ is spelled ‘cao’ by some authors, but pronounced ‘chao’) Mandarin: Xiang Gen Chao El Salvador Spanish: Zacate Violeta Ethiopia: Amharic: Yesero Mekelakeya Fiji: English: Vetiver France: French: Chiendent des Indes, Chiendent Odorant, Gras Vetiver, Herbe Vetiver, Vetivert Ghana: Dagomba: Kulikarili Guatemala: Spanish: Pachuli, Pasto Violeta India: Ayurvedic: Ushira Bangla: Khas, Khas Khas, Khus, Khus Khus Gujarati:* Valo Hindi: Bala, Balah, Bena, Ganrar, Khas, Khas Khas, Khus Khus, Onei, Panni Kannada: Hallu, Kaadu, Kaddu, Karidappasajje Hallu, Laamancha, Laamanche, Lavancha, Vattiveeru Malayalam: Ramaccham, Ramachehamver, Vettiveru Marathi: Vala, Vala Khas Khas Mundari: Birnijono, Sirum, Sirumjon Oudh: Tin Panjabi: Panni Sadani: Birni Sanskrit: Abhaya, Amrinata, Bala, Lamaja, Lamajjaka, Reshira, Sugandhimulu,Usira, Ushira, Virana Santhali: Sirom Telugu: Ayurugaddiveru, Kuruveeru, Lamajja Kamuveru, Vettiveellu, Vattiveeru, Vettiveerum, Vidavaliveru Tamil: Ilamichamver, Vattiver, Vettiver, Vettiveru,Vilhalver, Viranam, Virkal, Vujal Urdu: Khas Indonesia: Bahasa: Agar Wangi, Lara Setu, Lara Westu, Rara Weatu, Rumput Wangi Batak: Hapias Bugis: Sere Ambong Buol: Akadu Gayo: Useur Gorontaro: Tahele Halmahera: Babu Wamendi Jawa: Lara Setu Madura: Kara Bistu Minagkabau: Urek Usa Roti: Nausina Fuik Sundanese: Janur, Nara Wastu, Usar Ternate: Garama Kusu Batawi Tidore: Barama Kusu Butai Iran: Persian: Bikhiwala, Khas Laos: Laotian: Ya Faek Latin America (see also individual countries): Spanish: Capia, Mora, Pasto Vetiver, Tiva, Zacate Valeriana, Zacate Vetiver, Zacate Violet(t)a Portuguese: Pacholi, Pachuli Malaysia: Bahasa: Akar Wangi, Kusu Kusu, Naga Setu, Nara Setu, Nara Wastu, Rumput Wangi Myanmar: Myanmese: Myat Myit Hmway Nepal: Nepalese: Kas, Khas Khas Nigeria (and North African countries across sub-Saharan belt): Fulani: Chor’dor’de, Ngongonari, So’dornde, So’mayo, Zemako Hausa: Jema Pakistan: Arabic: Khas Urdu: Aseer, Daron, Khas (Amazonian) Peru: Portuguese: Pachuli (a name adopted from neighboring Brazil) Philippines: Official name in the Philippines: Moras Bikol: Mora, Rimoras Bisaya: Mora, Moras, Mura, Rimodas, Tres Moras Cebu-Central Bisaya: Amoora, Muda Iloko: Amoras, Anis de Moro Pampango: Anias de Moras, Ilib Panay Bisaya: Giron, Rimodas Sambali: Rimora Spanish: Raiz de Moras Sulu: Narawasta Tagalog: Moras, Moro Portugal: Portuguese: Capim de Boma, Capim Vetiver Puerto Rico: Spanish: Baul de Pobre, Pacholi Sahel (Region in north-central Africa, south of the Sahara): Bambara: Babin, Ngoka Ba, Ngongon Fulani: Dimi, Kieli, Pallol Gurma: Kulkadere Mossi: Roudoum Sarakolle: Kamare Songhai: Diri Senegal: Bamabara: Khamara Fulani: Toul Poulaar: Sodorde Tukulor: Semban Wolof: Sep, Sepp, Tiep Sierra Leone: Mende: Pindi Susu: Barewali Temne: An-wunga Ro-gban South Africa: Zulu: Muskus Spain: Spanish: Grama de la India Sri Lanka: Sinhalese: Saivandera, Savandara, Savandramul St. Vincent: English: Khus Khus (originated from South Asian dialects, viz. Bengali, Hindi, or Urdu) Tanzania: Kiswahili: Vetiva Togo: Dagomba: Kulikarili Thailand: Vetiveria zizanioides: Central and Nakhon Ratchasima: Ya Faek Hom, Ya Faek, Ya Khom Faek Central: Faek Lum, Faek Hom, Ya Faek, Ya Khom Faek, General (all over the country): Faek Kamphaeng Phet: Faek Ko Takhrai, Saeng Mong Karen-Mae Sariang: Po Sia Khi Nakhon Phanom: Faek Som, Faek Tham Northeastern: Kaeng Hom, Khaem Hom Vetiveria nemoralis: Central: Faek Don Chiang Mai: Ya Faek Venezuela: Spanish: Petiver Vietnam: Vietnamese: Huong Bai, Huong Lau
Oil Color	Light amber brown
Oil Flavor	Pleasant, mild, earthy, and musky smell
Health Benefits	Anti-Inflammatory Properties Heals Scars and Marks on Skin Antiseptic Properties Aphrodisiac Soothes Anxiety and Nervousness Lyme Prevention Tonic Repels Termites Bug Repellant Nervine Sedative Vulnerary Treats ADHD