ABSTRACT
Two species of Vetiveria are found in India, of which Vetiveria zizanioides is the common source of the well known oil of Vetiver, which is used in medicine and in perfumery. Vetivene, Vetivenic acid, vetiverol, zizaene and Zizanol which were isolated from the oil. Due to the presence of these chemicals, it has its pharmacological properties. The health benefits of Vetiver essential oil can be attributed to its properties like anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, nervine, sedative, tonic and vulnerary. Vetiver essential oil helps in the formation of new tissue and is also used to accelerate the healing and recovery of skin wounds as well to remove stains, marks on the skin and the scars themselves. Because of various pharmacological activities, medicinal properties and presence of bioactive molecules, Vetiveria zizanioides has vast applications in medicinal sector to find new drugs and there is an increase in interest in the health and wellness benefits of herbs and botanicals.
