🌴Caribbean Folk Medicine

Vetiver (Haiti) Oil

diffuser

Conditions addressed

AnxietyInsomniaStressFatigue

How to use

  • Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser with water.
  • Diffuse for 20–30 minutes at a time.

Interactions & contraindications

Always dilute in a carrier oil before topical use — never apply undiluted essential oil directly to skin. Some oils (citrus especially) increase sun sensitivity; avoid sun exposure on treated skin for 12+ hours. Do not ingest essential oils without guidance from a qualified practitioner.

May have a calming/sedative effect

Watch for: Benzodiazepines, sleep medications, other sedative herbs, and alcohol

Combined CNS-depressant effects can cause excessive drowsiness or impaired coordination.

May have a stimulant effect

Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)

Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.