PACKAGING: 11,3 ml. bottle
UNIT PRICE = € 16.90
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VETIVERVetiveria zizanioides (Poacee)
Type: Organic (CE certification 009577-2015)
Origin: Haiti
Also known as "Khus khus", Vetiver is native to southern India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. It is a fragrant and highly resilient herbaceous perennial plant which grows in tufts of long, narrow leaves, with violet-brown flowers.
Vetiver has a dense root system which deeply penetrates the soil, and it is often planted as a soil retainer on landslide-prone hillsides.
Vetiver is mainly cultivated in Japan, southeast Asia, the Philippines, Pakistan and South America.
EXTRACTION
OLFACTIVE AFFINITIES
The essential oil is obtained from steam distillation of the dried then macerated roots. It is a viscous amber-brown liquid with an agreeable, oriental, woody-earthy aroma. It combines well with the essential oils of Agarwood, Ambrette, Clary sage, Frankincense, Lavender, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Sweet myrrh, Yarrow, Ylang-ylang and Oakmoss absolute.
PROPERTIES
(according to
popular herbalist tradition)
VETIVERIA ZIZANIOIDES  The dried roots of Vetiver have been used for centuries as a tonic and astringent in Ayurvedic medicine, and in sachet cushions.
Non-toxic and non-irritating, essential oil of vetiver has anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, rubefacient and cleansing properties.
It prevents acne and oily skin.
Extremely relaxing, vetiver is an excellent massage and bath oil.
This precious aromatic ingredient is typically used as a fixative and as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes with a warm and Oriental note. It is occasionally used as a preserving agent in the food industry.
NB : further product information (composition, declaration of conformity etc.) can be found in the CLP PACKAGE INSERT package insert.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
100% natural, pure essential oil of certified organic origin (CE certification 009577-2015) in glass vial (11.3 ml, 0.40 fl. oz.); this product, also suitable for food use based on EC regulation 1334/2008, is totally free of stabilizing agents, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and gamma ray treatment (including products in the semi-finished state).
As indicated in the declaration of conformity, the selected and processed raw materials used in the production of this essential oil are of certified organic origin. This guarantees that the raw materials are produced by a farming system which imposes stringent controls on the use of fertilizers and pest control. The aim: to safeguard harvests, protect the environment and promote the development of sustainable agriculture.
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