What is Vetiver?
Vetiver is a perennial grass of the Poaceae native to India. The name vetiver is native to the Tamil lanuage. Old Tamil literature mentions the usage of vetiver for medical purposes. Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass, citronella and Palmarosa. Though it originates in India, Vetiver is widely cultivated in the tropical regions of the world. Vetiver is mainly cultivated for the fragrant essential oil distilled from its roots. Due to its excellent fixative properties, vetiver is used widely in high end perfumes. It is contained in 36% of all western perfumes.
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