Vetiver is a plant. The root is used to make medicine.
People take vetiver for nerve and circulation problems and for stomach pain. Some women take vetiver to start their periods or to cause an abortion.
Vetiver is sometimes applied directly to the skin for relieving stress, as well as for emotional traumas and shock, lice, and repelling insects. It is also used for arthritis, stings, and burns.
Vetiver is sometimes inhaled as aromatherapy for nervousness, insomnia, and joint and muscle pain.
In manufacturing, vetiver is used as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages.
Is It Effective?
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
- Ending a pregnancy (abortion).
- Stomach pain.
- Lice.
- Insect repellant.
- Stress.
- Joint pain.
- Muscle plain.
- Insomnia.
- Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of vetiver for these uses.
Is it Safe?
Vetiver contains an oil that repels insects. It is not known how vetiver might work as a medicine.
When taken by mouth: Vetiver is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if vetiver is safe when used in amounts found in medicine or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if vetiver is safe or what the side effects might be.
When inhaled: There isn't enough reliable information to know if vetiver is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is LIKELY UNSAFE to take vetiver if you are pregnant. It might cause a miscarriage. It's also best to avoid vetiver if you are breast-feeding. The effects on a nursing infant are unknown.
It is not known if Vetiver interacts with any medicines. Before taking Vetiver, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
The appropriate dose of vetiver depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for vetiver. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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