Optimizing Vetiver Oil Yield and Quality: A Comprehensive Approach Integrating Traditional and Modern Extraction Techniques

This research explores how traditional distillation can be combined with modern green extraction methods to improve both the yield and quality of vetiver oil. Researchers use an integrative approach to assess how root age together with cultivation methods and extraction processes influence oil production levels. The study methodically examines multiple variables including boiling time and solvent volume together with environmental effects through soil-based cultivation and aquaponic methods. Research shows that vetiver root age greatly influences oil production where roots aged between one and three years generate superior yields compared to older roots. The study identified solvent volume as a critical determinant of oil yield because 300 g of solvent produced maximum oil quantities. Despite testing boiling time and fan operation, neither demonstrated steady yield improvements. The ultrasonic extraction process failed to deliver anticipated outcomes which may stem from problems related to intensity settings, frequency parameters, or probe configuration. The research highlights optimizing various factors to enhance extraction efficiency while setting a foundation for further sustainable vetiver oil production studies.