Vetiver root (Vetiveria zizanioides) from India is used extensively in Indian and Asian incense blends, perfumes as well as scented waters. The oil is also used as a fixative in modern perfumes. Vetiver has cooling properties: The roots have been woven to make fans, window and door screens for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. From the sweetgrass family, the slender aromatic roots of the vetiver plant are used in burning incense. Add to incense mixtures in small amounts to produce an earthy, sweet, heavy, sensual scent. The fragrance is uplifting, relaxing and comfortable. It cools the body and mind from excessive heat. Vetiver (khus) is also used as a flavoring agent, usually in the form of khus syrup. poppy syrup sugar, Made by adding poppy seed to water and citric acid syrup. Khus e