|
|
| Oil Name: | Vetiver | | Note: |
Base | | Parts
of plant used: | Root | | Botanical
Name: | Vetiveria Zizanioides | | Aroma: |
Deep and lingering, smoky |
Vetiver Essential Oil: Vetiver essential oil is distilled from
the root of a grass (Andropogon Muricatus) found in India, Tahiti and Java.
Vetiver is widely used in the perfume industry as a fixative in perfumes.
Vetiver
Essential Oil Properties and Uses: | | Skin
infections | Acne | Irregular menstrual
cycle | | Stress | Sedative |
Nervous tonic | | Antiseptic |
Aphrodisiac | Insomnia |
| Rheumatism | Arthritis |
Muscular pains |
Vetiver
Essential Oil Constituents: | |
Benzoic Acid: An aromatic acid (product of the shikimic acid
pathway). |
Vetiverol: An alcohol unique to Vetiver |
Furfurol: an Aldehyde used as a solvent, insecticide and
fungicide. often used to flavour food, it has a distinctive odor. Furfural is an
irritant to mucus membranes and in any significant dosage acts on the central
nervous system. if ingested it has many negative effects including nervous and
coordination disturbance and malfunctioning, headaches and vision impairment.
|
Aldehydes: Aldehydes are a class of highly reactive chemical
compounds that are intermediate between acids and alcohols, containing less
hydrogen than alcohols and less oxygen than acids.
Aldehydes are mostly irritants and can cause skin
irritation in even when diluted. Monoterpene Aldehydes are geranial,
citronellal, citral (which is responsible for the sharp distinctive citric
smell) while Cyclic Aldehydes are also known as aromatic Aldehydes have far more
cloying and sweet smells like Cinnamic Aldehyde and Benzaldehyde, which are
Cyclic Aldehydes, widely used in the perfume industry.
If ingested aldehydes are very irritant to the gastrointestinal tract, causing
nausea and diarrhoea.
For further detail see specific aldehydes:
Geranial
Citronellal
Neral
Citral
Cinnamic Aldehyde
Benzaldehyde |
| |
Vetivone: a Ketone
|
Ketones: Monoterpenoid Ketones are stable molecules formed by
oxidation of alcohols. Monocyclic Ketones like Pulegone and Thujone are toxic
and should be avoided in any significant volumes in any treatment. Ketones are
expectorant and a respiratory tonic. |
|
Vetivene: A Sesquiterpene
|
Sesquiterpenes: When sesquiterpenes occur in essential oils it
is mostly in combination with monoterpenes. Sesquiterpenes have a higher melting
point than monoterpenes. Sesquiterpenes are anaesthetic, antifungal,
antiseptic and antibacterial. |
| | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb or oil. In our
studies and research we do come across warnings that a herb or oil should not be
used in certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where
possible we will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
* Statements made
have not been evaluated by American Food and Drug Authority or similar board
or authority of any other country.
The content of
this website, products offered on the website and any correspondence that we
may enter into with you have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Authority. The information and products offered on this website and any
website or publication that we may refer to or link to are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, prevent or in any way improve or ease any conditions,
disease or symptoms. The content of the website, products and documentation
provided is for your entertainment and enlightenment only. None of the
content of this website, packaging and documentation provided with products
offered on this website or any correspondence entered into is intended or
should be construed as a substitute or augmentation of advice from your
physician or medical practitioner. You should not use any information
provided by us in any form to diagnose or treat any condition or disease.
You must consult your healthcare practitioner or doctor before commencing
any dietary change, taking or ceasing to take any medication, starting or
stopping a treatment of any suspected or diagnosed medical condition or self
improvement plan. |
Warning! |
Read our detailed warning and disclaimer |
|
