Commonly known as wild Vetiver. This interesting grass whose underground structure is composed of a system of fine spongy fibrous roots can be found growing wild throughout North India especially
in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Harayana and Madhya Pradesh. Extensively used in various essences where the deep, mysterious, rich and earthy notes that the oil displays are required.
Khus oil possesses a very dominant role. It acts as a refrigerant, during the hot summer months the oil is added to bath water or directly applied to the skin to reduce the effects of the external
heat. Widely used in preparing a delicious sherbet that is a favorite summer time drink that quenches thirst and cools the body temperature.