ESSENTIAL OIL OF THE MONTH

VETIVER

Vetiveria zizanioides

PLANT PART: roots of grass - FAMILY: Graminae - PRODUCTION IN: Sri Lanka

General properties

Antiseptic                     Antispasmodic              Aphrodisiac          Detoxifying

Nervine                          Sedative 

HOME AROMATHERAPY USE:

May help with arthritis, reducinganxiety, rheumatism and muscle pain. It is considered

to be mentally balancing and a deeprelaxant. It is helpful for oily skin and acne.

VIBRATIONAL MEDICINE:

Vetiver helps us to connect to ourphysical body, and the nature around us in a loving and compassionate way.Vetiver offers us a powerful tool to resolve the love/hate relationship we have with our bodies and nature. We re-establish a sense of what is important for a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. Our bodies, and nature give us the ability to have a life, to create and to interact with one another.

Vetiver’s exceptional energy awakens feelings of joy and appreciation. Beliefs associated with restrictive thought patterns are realized and then can be changed. It clears the mind and relaxes the body, so we can communicate in a loving and compassionate manner.

WAYS TO USE AT HOME:

Add a few drops to your aromalamp,massage into the sole of your feet

SUGGESTED RITUAL TO CONNECT TO YOUR BODY AND NATURE:

         This is an evening ritual: 

When you come home from work sit in your favorite place (in the garden, or in front of an indoor plant)

Make yourself a cup of hot water and sip on it throughout this ritual

Massage Vetiver in the soles of the feet (one drop each) and one drop into your chest area

Take a few moments to enjoy the aroma of Vetiver

Choose one single branch of a tree, one leaf or one flower

Keep looking at the branch, leaf or flower

After 5 minutes write a poem or draw a picture about what you saw or felt

This is a great ritual to let go ofthe events of the day, change your energy, connect with nature and spark your creativity. Practice this ritual for seven days in a row and enjoy the outcome. You may experience a more restful sleep, a better way to deal with everyday stresses and challenges.In addition you will start to have a more loving relationship with yourself, friends and family. 

Is there anything in your life that does not work? Know that you are not alone. There is help and support for you.

Contact us for more information on essential oils and transformational work.

email:scentsiblelife@sbcglobal.net, or call Andrea Schally at (310) 699.7743