Family Name: Poaceae
Botanical Name(s): Vetiveria Zizanoides
Popular Name(s): Khus Khus, Cuscus and Vetivert.
Parts Used: Roots and Essential oil.
Habitat: Cultivated in plains and low hills.
Description: This is a robust grass with spongy roots and long, thin leaves with small brown to purple flowers. It is also referred to as vetivert.
Uses: It can be used for circulatory and nervous problems. It is also used to create a tonic bath, which is the reason why it is often included in high quality soaps. It has an application to combat lice as well. Vetiver roots are used to make brushes for natural cleansing of the body, utensils and applying aroma oils.