Vetiver harvetsing and Cultivation to Produce Essentail Oils
Date Created:02 Feb 2023
Chrysopogon zizanioides which is popular as Vetiver is a grass which is perennial. It belongs to the family of Poaceae and the native of this grass in India. In the west and northern parts of India, it is termed as Khus. Its maximum height would be 2 meters and the flowers of this plant would be brownish-purple. The leaves would be rigid and the stems would be tall and thin. This plant has wide cultivation in the tropical regions of the world.
The essential oil, which is derived from Vetiver and this is done through steam distillation of the plant roots. The aroma of this plant is very strong and is woody, spicy and smoky. The most important quality of the Vetiver essential oil is that it is deeply grounded and is very helpful in promoting sleep. This oil also helps people who suffer from restlessness which makes them deal with stress.
Uses / Benefits of Vetiver Oil and Grass:
Every part of the Vetiver plant can be used for some or the other purpose.
The roots of the plant are very much popular because of the essential oil produced through them.
The essential oil of Vetiver is used in the industry of perfumes.
This essential oil is also used as a flavor in food and beverages.
The effect of the Vetiver, which is aromatic gives calmness to the mind and brings it to a balance.
The medicinal values of the Vetiver are that it acts as an antiseptic, antispasmodic. It helps in the stimulation of immunity and works as a sedative to the nervous system and stimulates the circulatory system.
The soothing and calming properties of the Vetiver oil will help the people suffering from anger to dispel it.
It also reduces hysteria, irritability and also behavior caused by neurotic weaknesses which in turn decreases stress and anxiety.
The essential oil has revitalized properties which will relieve the human beings from the exhaustion caused by physical and mental activities. It also reduces the general aches caused, insomnia and any feelings of anxiety.
Apart from the above benefits, the young leaves can be harvested for animal fodder.
The Vetiver grass when planted along the slope, it prevents soil esrosion as well.
Time of plantation of Vetiver Grass
The best time to plant Vetiver is between June and August. In the climatic conditions of South India, the fluctuations in temperature occur and it is not that significant. But the monsoon in South India starts early, so the perfect plantation time would be between February and April.
Venkatramna Industries have alliance with farmers and motivates them to grow vetiver, under our guidence and help our technical experts the crop is cultivated at larger scale. We promote and nurtre everyone and comitted to the Quality of oils we produce.
