Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) — ingredient used in Zea natural wellness products

Ingredient

Vetiver

Vetiveria zizanioides

One of the deepest, most grounding base notes in aromatherapy. Distilled from the roots of a tropical grass, vetiver's smoky, earthy, slightly sweet aroma takes years to develop in the plant and is unmatched as a fixative in natural perfumery.

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Frequently asked questions about Vetiver

What is Vetiver?
Chrysopogon zizanioides, steam-distilled from the roots of a tropical grass. One of the deepest, most grounding base notes in all of aromatherapy.
What does it smell like?
Smoky, earthy, slightly sweet — like wet soil after rain. Takes time to develop appreciation but legendary among natural perfumers.
What is it used for?
Deeply grounding aromatherapy blends, natural perfumery as a fixative (it makes other oils last longer), and meditation preparations.
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