Vetiver roots, known as Khus, are nature’s cooling gift — used in Ayurveda for calming heat, purifying water, and soothing body and mind.
When summer arrives, nature offers a cooling secret hidden beneath the soil — Vetiver roots, also called Khus.
Their earthy aroma and cooling touch have been cherished in Ayurveda for centuries.
Vetiver is known for its natural cooling, purifying, and grounding effects.
It’s used to:
According to Ayurveda, vetiver is Tridosha balancing but especially helpful in reducing Pitta dosha (heat energy).
It is believed to:
1️⃣ Vetiver Water:
Soak a handful of vetiver roots in a clay pot of drinking water overnight.
This natural infusion cools and purifies water while adding a gentle aroma.
2️⃣ Vetiver Bath:
Add roots to your bath water for a refreshing summer experience.
3️⃣ Vetiver Mat or Sachet:
Place dried roots in wardrobes or under pillows for their calming scent and insect-repelling quality.
4️⃣ Cooling Drink:
Boil vetiver roots in water, cool it, strain, and refrigerate.
Drink chilled for natural hydration.
In traditional Indian homes, Khus mats and fans were used in summer to bring natural coolness.
Its scent filled rooms with calm, earthy freshness — connecting people with nature’s rhythm.
Vetiver is now widely used in aromatherapy, perfumes, herbal teas, and skincare for its grounding and restorative power.
It’s nature’s way of saying — stay cool, stay calm, stay connected.
