Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli essential oil has a warm, woody, spicy aroma that is deep and sensuous. It is nourishing and rejuvenating and can help balance dry, mature skin
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How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name | Pogostemon cablin |
| Synonyms | Pogostemon patchouli, Puchaput |
| Plant family | Lamiaceae |
| Extraction | Distillation of the dried leaves, which are often fermented first. |
| Origin | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Plant characteristics | A perennial bushy herb about 1m high with large, fragrant, hairy leaves and white and purple flowers. |
| Oil characteristics | An amber liquid with a sweet powdery, rich herby, woody aroma. |
| Traditional use | Used in the East to scent linen and as a prophylactic. Can be used also to treat colds, headaches and nausea. |
| Blends well with | Sandalwood, rose otto, neroli, cypress and juniper essential oils |
| Cautions and comments | No known contra-indications. Patchouli has its greatest effect on cracked, dry, mature skin. It is also anti-wrinkle when applied with calendula carrier oil. |
| Main chemical constituents | Alcohols >45%, sesquiterpenes 50%. |