Pharmacology and ethnobotany of <em>Vetiveria zizanioides</em> and integration of its traditional uses with modern therapeutic applications: A scoping review

Apte,Soham; Dyer,Zachary; Dull,Ashlyn; Ghayur,Muhammad Nabeel

doi:10.3892/ijfn.2026.54

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Pharmacology and ethnobotany of Vetiveria zizanioides and integration of its traditional uses with modern therapeutic applications: A scoping review

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- Soham Apte
- Zachary Dyer
- Ashlyn Dull
- Muhammad Nabeel Ghayur
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Affiliations: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Pikeville, Pikeville, KY 41501, USA

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Published online on: March 12, 2026

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Abstract

Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash, commonly known as vetiver, is a plant with a rich history in ancient medicine, particularly in Ayurveda, where it continues to be used for its numerous medicinal properties. Traditionally, vetiver roots and leaves have been used to treat conditions such as burns, convulsions, urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal issues, while also serving as an aromatic component in various healing products. Despite thousands of years of extensive experimental trial‑and‑error and subsequent prolonged applications, modern scientific research has only recently begun to uncover the pharmacological potential of vetiver, revealing potential qualities such as its anticonvulsant, antioxidant, anti‑tuberculosis, antifungal, cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities. The present scoping review explores the numerous aspects of the traditional uses of vetiver with its emerging pharmaceutical applications, emphasizing the importance of integrating traditional, herbal medicinal knowledge with contemporary scientific methodologies. The understanding of the mechanisms underlying the effects of vetiver on inflammation and related diseases, and uncovering how it was utilized historically within Ayurvedic/traditional practices, can pave the way for its broader utilization in modern medicine.

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International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Oncology

Molecular Medicine Reports

Oncology Reports

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Oncology Letters

Biomedical Reports

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

World Academy of Sciences Journal

International Journal of Functional Nutrition

International Journal of Epigenetics

Medicine International

Pharmacology and ethnobotany of Vetiveria zizanioides and integration of its traditional uses with modern therapeutic applications: A scoping review

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