Vettiver Root Powder – Nature’s Cooling Remedy for Skin, Hair & Mind

Botanical Name: Chrysopogon zizanioides
Also Known As: Khus Root Powder | Vetiver Powder | Vettiver Kilangu Podi

A Timeless Herbal Treasure for Skin, Hair, and Inner Calm

Vettiver Root Powder, derived from the aromatic roots of the vetiver plant, is a cornerstone of traditional Indian wellness and beauty rituals. Known for its earthy fragrance and naturally cooling effect on the body and mind, it has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Siddha practices for skincare, stress relief, and balancing excess body heat.

At Herbolaya, we bring you pure, traditionally processed Vettiver Powder, sourced from trusted farmers, carefully milled and packed without any preservatives or artificial additives. It’s a must-have in your natural wellness cabinet—gentle on skin, effective for hair, and grounding for the senses.

Key Benefits of Vettiver Root Powder

• Natural Skin Toner: Helps purify the skin, tighten pores, and enhance complexion with regular use.

• Cooling & Soothing Properties: Ideal for calming heat-induced skin conditions, sunburn, or irritation. Balances Pitta dosha and soothes inflamed or sensitive skin.

• Stress Relief & Aromatherapy: Its grounding aroma calms the nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety, restlessness, and mental fatigue.

• Oil Balancing for Skin: Regulates sebum production—great for oily, acne-prone skin, while still offering moisture for dry or sensitive types.

• Hair Scalp Nourishment: When used in masks, it helps cleanse the scalp, reduce dandruff, and promote hair health.

• Natural Deodorizing Effect: Helps neutralize body odor and sweat with its fresh, earthy scent.

How to Use Vettiver Powder in Daily Rituals

• Face Mask: Mix with rose water or honey for a cooling face pack that revitalizes tired, inflamed skin.

• Ubtan/Bath Paste: Combine with sandalwood powder, rose petal powder, and water to create a rejuvenating body scrub.

• Hair Mask: Blend with aloe vera gel or amla powder to cleanse the scalp and add shine to hair.

• Foot Soak or Compress: Add to warm water and soak feet to reduce body heat and relax after a long day.

Regional Names of Vetiver / Vettiver

To help our global customers connect with this ancient herb, here are its traditional names across different regions:

• Tamil (India, Sri Lanka): Vettiver Kilangu, Vettivēr Podi

• Hindi: Khus, Khus-Khus (खस)

• Sanskrit: Ushira (उशीर)

• Malayalam: Ramacham (രാമച്ചം)

• Telugu: Khas Khasalu (ఖస్ ఖసాలు)

• Kannada: Lavancha (ಲವನ್ಚ)

• Marathi: Khus

• English: Vetiver Root, Khus Root

• Arabic (used in Unani medicine): Khusbu

Why Choose Herbolaya’s Vettiver Root Powder?

• Expertly Handled: Sourced and processed in small batches to maintain maximum potency.

• Versatile & Multi-Purpose: Suitable for a wide range of DIY wellness and beauty recipes.

• No Artificial Additives: Just pure root powder—nothing else.

• Trusted by Traditional Healers: Used for generations in Ayurveda and Siddha for its cooling and cleansing effects.

Herbolaya’s Khus / Vettiver Root Powder is not just a beauty product—it’s a holistic remedy that brings balance, calm, and rejuvenation to your skin, hair, and senses. Experience the essence of nature’s own coolant in its purest form.