"Vetyver" is extracted from the roots of a grass which is planted to hold the ground and stop the erosion. It's earthy aroma has the capacity to connect us with the ground and helps us grow roots in the physical reality of the world.

Vetyver is therefore particularly adapt for "dreamers", for intellectual explorers and sailors of soul seeking journeys, over whom it will have the effect of lowering the gravity center, helping them to find their inner selves without loosing touch with their physical reality.

In fact "Vetyver acts over all chakras stabilising them, and reorganising the whole system by realigning them, starting with the consolidation of the “base chakra". (P. Davis)

In aromatherapy the essence of Vetyver possesses marvellous soothing effects on the skin and is used to cure several skin diseases. It's aroma gives stability, confidence and calm. Called the "oil of tranquillity", Vetyver is one of the most important aromas for the cure of nervous stress.

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