SUPHERB® Khas

● Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
● English/Common Name: Vetiver, Khus
● Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides
● Indian Names: Khas, Khus, Ushira
● Origin: India

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Overview

Vetiver is a perennial bunchgrass native to India. While the grass itself is unremarkable, its true treasure lies hidden in its dense, fibrous root system. These roots, which can grow deep into the earth, produce a complex and highly prized essential oil, famously used in perfumery for its grounding base notes. The dried roots are also woven into mats and curtains, which, when sprinkled with water, cool and perfume the air in the hot Indian summer.

Common Names

● French: Vétiver
● German: Vetiver
● Chinese: Xiāng gēn cǎo (香根草)
● Arabic: ل ا د (Najil al-hind)
● Spanish: Vetiver
● Russian: Ветивер (Vetiver)
● Japanese: ベチバー (Bechibā)

General Usage

Vetiver, or Ushira, is Ayurveda’s supreme cooling herb, renowned for its ability to pacify Pitta dosha. Its deeply cooling nature makes it a classic remedy for managing burning sensations, fevers, and excess thirst. It is used to calm the mind, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. In skincare, it helps to cool acne and rashes, tone the skin, and reduce the appearance of scars.

Rituals of Use

● For a Body-Cooling Drink: Infuse a small amount of the root powder in a jug of drinking water. Let it sit for a few hours to impart its cooling properties and subtle flavor.
● For a Soothing Skin Toner: A strained decoction of the powder can be used as a facial mist or toner to calm irritated skin and tighten pores.
● For a Calming Bath: Add a few spoonfuls of the powder to a warm bath to soothe the nerves and cool the body.

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Sourcing

We source our Vetiver from the riverbanks and rich plains of Northern India, where the roots develop their most complex and potent aromatic profile.

Purity & Processing

The mature roots are harvested, washed thoroughly, and dried before being pulverized, ensuring the preservation of their precious, cooling essential oils.

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