An East Indian grass (Andropogon muricatus); also, its fragrant roots which are much used for making mats and screens. Also called kuskus, and khuskhus.
Woody, earthy, herbaceous, spicy almost smoky. Benefits: Balances blemished and oily skin.
A tall, tufted, perennial, scented grass. Properties: Antiseptic, nervine, sedative, tonic.
a sweet, earthy essential oil used for grounding and to prevent stretch marks
A grass grown in Haiti, RĂ©union Island, Brazil, China and Southeast Asia. It has a woody, earthy quality, enhanced by a moist balsamic accent. A superb fixative, vetiver is an important component in chypre blends.
An essential oil derived from an African tree root and traditionally used to make mats and rugs. Vetiver has an earthy, smoky scent and may be an additive in perfumes. It is also used in aromatherapy for grounding and has been said to prevent stretch marks and help counter aging when applied topically.
A grass with heavy, fibrous roots, which are used to distill oil with the scent of moist earth with woody undertones.
A perennial aromatic tropical grass known in India...