Botanical Profile
Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
Plant Part: Root
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Origin: Indonesia
Note: Base
Aroma: Strong, earthy, woody, smoky, deeply rooted
Blends Well With: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Rose, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Bergamot
Key Applications
Aromatherapy & Emotional Balance
Calms anxiety and restlessness
Grounds scattered thoughts
Supports restorative, deep sleep
Ritual & Spiritual Work
Known as the Oil of Tranquility
Anchors energy during meditation and ritual
Shields the aura and strengthens spiritual boundaries
Supports root chakra balancing
Perfumery & Crafting
Exceptional natural fixative in artisan perfumes
Adds depth, richness, and earthy resonance
Complements woody, floral, and resinous blends
Skincare & Body Care
Soothes irritated or dry skin (always diluted)
Luxurious in body oils, balms, and massage blends
Enhances bath and spa rituals with grounding aroma
History & Tradition
Vetiver has been treasured for centuries in India and Southeast Asia, used in temple offerings, Ayurvedic practices, and spiritual protection. Mats woven from its fragrant roots were once placed in homes for cooling and purifying the air. In perfumery, Vetiver remains one of the world’s most important base notes, found in countless iconic blends for its ability to fix, deepen, and anchor compositions.
How to Use
Diffuser: 2–3 drops for grounding and calm
Massage Oil: Dilute with carrier oil for soothing body blends
Ritual: Apply diluted to root chakra points or anoint candles for protection
Perfumery: Use as a fixative base to lengthen and enrich blends
Safety & Precautions
Essential oils are the plant’s concentrated spirit. a single drop holds its will, wisdom, and a touch of wildness. You’re working with nature’s heavy artillery, not hobby supplies. Handle with care; reverence is the first safeguard. These are allies, not employees. Treat them accordingly. Use with both heart and mind. intuition for flow, education for form.
Dilute before skin contact. Mix with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil.
Trust me, “raw essence” sounds better than it feels.Do not use undiluted (neat). The burn is real, and it’s not enlightenment.
Avoid eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin. If contact occurs, dilute immediately with vegetable oil or milk. NEVER water first. Alchemy 101: oil and water have never agreed to a merger.
For external use only. If you can taste it, you’ve gone too far.
Store properly. Sunlight and heat speed oxidation…and explosions. Neither improves the aroma.
Photosensitivity warning: Citrus oils and sunlight don’t mix. Apply responsibly!
Your skin is not a crème brûlée, and unless you’re auditioning as Toast, stay out of the sun for 24 hours.Children, Pets, and Pregnancy: Small in size, high in absorption — please don’t turn them into experiments.
Discontinue use if redness, rash, or irritation occurs — your skin has entered the chat with performance feedback.
The Magick Within
At Aureum Terra Herb, Vetiver is the oil of earth, protection, and tranquility. It anchors the spirit, restores balance, and protects energy, reminding us of the strength found in stillness.
Vetiver whispers: grounding protects, and tranquility endures.