Anantherum

Vetiveria zizianoides


Common Name(s)
Cuscus grass, vetiver.
Origin
Native to tropical Asia, and commonly found in India and Sri Lanka.
Background
In India and Sri Lanka this grass's oil is called "the oil of tranquility," and its heavy, earthy aroma is used to repel flies, cockroaches, bed bugs, and moths.
Preparation
The dried root is steeped in alcohol, diluted, and succussed.

Remedy profile

Anantherum is best suited to people who seem overexcited or even drunk. Their behavior may be restless and manic.

The remedy is typically prescribed for skin disorders, and for hard, glandular swellings, especially in the neck. It is used for itchy skin eruptions, notably on the scalp and eyebrows, and particularly if accompanied by herpes or warty growths. Anantherum may also be given to ease neuralgic headaches with a sensation of the facial bones being crushed.

Symptoms better: A few hours after drinking coffee.

Symptoms worse: For movement; immediately after drinking coffee.