Patchouli Essential Oil, 10ml
Pogostemon Cablin Essential Oil
Latin Name: Pogostemon Cablin
Plant Part Used: Dried Leaves
Origin: Indonesia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Patchouli essential oil is derived from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family, known for its rich, musky, sweet, and spicy fragrance. Native to Malaysia and India, where it is called "puchaput," the name Patchouli comes from the Tamil words “pachchai ilai,” meaning "green leaf." The oil is extracted from young leaves that are dried and fermented before steam distillation. Patchouli oil improves its scent and potency with age, making it highly valued in skincare, especially for healing scars.
In Eastern countries, Patchouli oil is used in potpourri and sachets placed among linens and clothes to impart fragrance and repel insects. It is believed to have a balancing effect on emotions and creates a loving atmosphere.
Usage: When used in oil burners, Patchouli oil helps reduce anxiety and depression. When added to bath water, it is thought to assist with skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, cellulite reduction, and constipation relief. Its excellent tissue-regenerating properties help accelerate healing and combat infections, making it useful for acne, eczema, weeping sores, ulcers, and athlete's foot.
Patchouli was traditionally placed between Indian cashmere shawls before shipping them to Victorian England to protect them from moths. Without the scent of dried Patchouli leaves, shawls could not be sold in England. In Europe and America, Patchouli oil and incense were extremely popular in the 1960s and 70s among hippies, as the scent masked body odor and the smell of burnt cannabis. Patchouli was also used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, Patchouli is used as a remedy against snake bites.
Caution: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use. Avoid contact with eyes.
Origin: Indonesia