Vetiver

Chrysopogon Zizanioides

Other Names: Anatherum zizanioides, Andropogon odoratus, Chiendent Odorant, Chrysopogon zizanioides, Cuscus, Cuscus Grass, Cuseus Grass, Khas, Khas-khas, Khus Khus, Khus-khus Grass, Phalaris zizanioides, Reshira, Sugandhimula, Usheer, Ushira, Vétiver, Vetiveria zizanioides, Vetivergras, Zacate Violeta, Ramacham
Chrysopogon zizanioides is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family, native to India.

Special Precautions of Vetiver

• Vetiver is safe in food amounts and possibly safe for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine. But the possible side effects are not known.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is UNSAFE to take vetiver if you are pregnant. It might cause a miscarriage. It’s also best to avoid vetiver if you are breast-feeding. The effects on a nursing infant are unknown.

The benefits of Vetiver are

• BY MOUTH
  • Causing an abortion.
  • Nerve problems.
  • Circulation problems.
  • Other conditions.
• APPLIED TO THE SKIN
  • Lice.
  • Repelling insects.
  • Stress.
  • Acne
  • Cuts
  • Sores
  • Oily skin
  • Wounds
• INHALATION
  • Joint and muscle pain (rheumatism, Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, stiffness).
  • Trouble sleeping (insomnia).
  • depression
  • exhaustion
  • insomnia