Latin Name

Andropogon Muricatus

Family

Graminaceae

Origin

Distilled from a wild grass mainly found in tropical areas

Note

Base

Active Constituents

Benzoic, Vetiverol, Furfurol, Vetivene

Contra-Indications

Not to be used with children

Physiological Uses

• Nervous System - acts as sedative. Balancing and deeply relaxing
• Muscular - increases blood flow, alleviates muscular aches and pains, helpful in rheumatism & arthritis
• Reproductive System - acts as a tonic for reproductive system
• Skin - good for Acne

Emotional Uses

Helps insomnia, stress, tension - settles nerves
Good before dentist.
In India this grass is used to make mats and blinds.
Used as a fixative and fragrance in soaps etc.