Finding the buried treasure to walk with Pluto

 If we are going to find our way through these times, we will need the best tools available; the ones that nature has provided.
Think of what Pluto (Hades) rules, the treasures buried inside the earth.  So what we need, are the tools that have an affinity with the earth.
In the case of Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, we want Root Oils.
This is a little information on one of them.

Vetiver (Vetiveria Zizazinoids)

Vetiver’s root strength has been tested as being equivalent to one-sixth that of mild steel, according to an article at the website: www.vertiver.org.  So strong are the roots, that they are called; ‘Living soil nails’ or dowels that can pin soil together.  The roots have been recorded at depths of 6 meters which is almost 20 feet! (19’  8 ¼”)The roots are capable of punching through hardpan and weathering rock, which improves the drainage.

The common name in Hindu/India is Khus or Khus Khus, or Khas Khas where it is the native plant.  The other common name of Vetiver, comes from the southeastern region of India, Tamil or Sri Lanka, which is the non-flowering type.

Long used in ritual and medicinal purposes in India, Vetiver roots were known to be fragrant, especially upon wetting the often interwoven roots.  As a ritualistic or magical use, water pots with dried Vetiver powder, Khus Khus were kept outside of Temple doorways, to cleanse the hands and feet before entering.  Vetiver was known to have fungicidal properties also, so there was the added bonus.

Woven into rugs “tatties” or screens that hung over window and doorways, once sprayed with water, the sweet fragrance would be released and create the calming effect the “Oil of Tranquility” is so well-known for.

Because of its amazing drainage and soil erosion resistance, it was traded and cultivated throughout the Middle East and into China; Also known as, ‘usira’, ‘Virana’ and also ‘bala’.

Even before the Civil War, Vetiver found its way into Louisiana where it was still occupied by the French.  Used in sachets that were kept with clothing, the magic of Vetiver repelled insects, mildew and other pests.  It became known as the ‘Original Scent of New Orleans’ in the popular men’s fragrance, “Kus Kus”.

The highest quality is known as ‘Bourbon’ Vetiver, so named from the royal family who lived on Reunion Island, where an exquisite distillation of Vetiver was produced.

Vetiver has a deep earthy scent and is an amber color that turns deeper brown as it ages; which improves the quality, though it becomes more viscous.

It is similar to Patchouli with various overtones, sometimes said to have a hint of citrus to it, but not as spicy or crisp as Patchouli.  Upon inhalation, Vetiver travels deliberately if deeply as it falls into the system like slow moving molasses.

Playing the baritone strings of the body, it circulates, as all notes sphere-like; travelling energy fields that affect the system first, by plucking the similar notes/strings of vibration.

Vetiver calms the mind, anchoring the root chakra deep into the earth, like the very roots itself.  As this spirit of Vetiver journeys into the limbic system and the being; Safety and nurturing envelope the soul; this provides a gently caring environment conducive to emotional security.

The roots are steam distilled, in a slow alembic process for top quality grades, such as those ArcAncient provides. 

As a base note, it is also often used as a fixative in perfumes (Oriental).

As stated previously, it has anti-fungal properties, which make it useful in almost any foot preparation.  It is used to calm over-heated emotions and has been used for heatstroke in Ayurveda; even the scent coming off the wetted woven grasses used in India, have been used for centuries for just this purpose.  This is also beneficial for fevers and to calm ‘IN-FLAME-AT-ION’ or inflammation. 

Since we know that Arthritis is ‘inflammation’ [Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints] we can see how it can be beneficial. 

*We use it in our own Arthritis & Fibromyalgia blends/creams.  www.arcancient.com

It is beneficial to the endocrine system, helping estrogen and progesterone difficiency.

This makes it a perfect oil to use for hormonal issues; especially helpful for Premenstrual Syndrome and menopause.  Again, think of turning/cooling down the ‘heat’ in hot flashes.

*See ArcAncient’s Sleep Angel Roll On ©

Skin Care, it is helpful for: Acne, aging skin, cuts, eczema and psoriasis, oily skin, and wounds.

Nervous System: Anorexia, debility, depression, insomnia, mental and physical exhaustion, nervous tension, relaxes deeply held tension and fears.  Sedative.

Circulation, Muscles & Joints: Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains, stiffness, strengthens the red blood cells and promotes the transport of oxygen.

Properties: antiseptic, antispasmodic, depurative, rubefacient, sedative (nervous system), stimulant (circulatory), Stimulates the immune system, tonic and vermifuge.

Principal Chemical Constituents: Ketones (Vitiverone), Terpenes (Cadinene, Vitivene), Terpene, Alcohols (Vetiverol).