vertivert

July 31, 2006

From Wolfie 2

Vertivert

Vertivert(Vetiveria zizanioides, also known as Vertiver, khuskhus vetiver, khus khus grass, and khas khas) is a tall grass who's essential oils give off a warm & woodsy aroma. It's been used for everything from aromatherapy (Ex: natural healing for joint mobility), to an environmental planting to correct soil errosion, to controlling watershed pollutants. If you wish to read further on the usage of Vertiveria for planting go to: http://www.vetiver.org/TVN_FRONTPAGE_ENGLISH.htm for an extensive website. Magickal Uses: Ruled by the Earth element, Vertivert is a valuable herb for usage in oils and sachets when one wishes to break a hex, or repel negativity. It's also used in spellworkings for luck, success, and prosperity. Some also use it in love spells. Medicinal and Other Uses: Vertivert Roots are the source of the fragrant Vetiver oil, which is used in ayurvedic chakra medicine associated with the "hara". In traditional medicine it's used for muscular aches, to increase circulation, to relieve melancholy and nervous tension, and for restful sleep. It's also in great demand for "fixing" other more volatile oils in soaps and perfumes. The sweet-scented, fibrous roots are used in the making of mats and fans in India. The coarse grass-like leaves are used in thatching and for making paper pulp. The oil is repellant to flies and cockroaches, among other insects, and the plant is widely planted around the world for erosion control. **GT** Vertivert is a prolific grass, so if you don't live in a "freeze zone" you will want to think carefully as to where to plant it! I keep mine growing in a pot, and even then it tries to take over. It can attain a height of six feet. Source(s): various

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