The plant is a tall perennial, scented, tufted grass; it has long narrow leaves and a complex network of underground white rootlets. Produced by steam distillation of these roots it has a dark brown to olive green colour, with a smokey, woody, earthy odour (sometimes reminiscent of freshly dug potatoes). The rootlets have been used in the East for their fine fragrances since ancient times. The locals also used the oil as a natural vermin deterrent to protect their animals. In India and Sri Lanka it is known as the ‘oil of tranquillity’

Virtues
Virtues: Anti-microbial, natural antiseptic, grounding, relaxing, quietening and soothing.