Patchouli Oil Profile

Pogostemon cablin

Patchouli Oil Profile

	Patchouli General - Patchouli is a fragrant herb, with soft, egg-shaped leaves and square stems, grows from 2 to 3 feet in height, giving out the peculiar, characteristic odor of patchouli when rubbed. The crop is cut two or three times a year, the leaves being dried and packed in bales and exported for distillation of the oil. The best oil is freshly distilled near the plantations. That obtained from leaves imported into Europe, often damaged and adulterated even up to 80 per cent, is inferior. It is used in coarser perfumes and in ‘White Rose’ and ‘Oriental’ toilet soaps. Sachets are made of the coarsely powdered leaves, and before its common use in Europe, genuine Indian shawls and Indian ink were distinguished by the odor, which has the unusual quality of improving with age. Hence the older oil is preferred by perfumers and used to confer more lasting properties upon other scents. Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried leaves.
	Patchouli Oil Uses - Patchouli essential oil, Pogostemon cablin,  is intensely rich, a quite heavy aroma of earthy and musky scent. Rejuvenates the skin cells, so it's used on mature and aging skin and is also used to treat dry skin prone to acne. Helps reduce appetite and relieve headaches. Use a a hair conditioner to eliminate dandruff. Repels wool moths and other insects. It contains anti-depressant properties and may be useful for relieving stress and restoring emotional balance. It works well on dry, cracked or aging skin. Believed by some to possess aphrodisiac .
	Patchouli oil,  Pogostemon cablin, blends well with the following essential oils: Basil, Geranium, juniperberry, lavender, neroli (orange blossom), pine, labdanum, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, rose, bergamot, cassia, myrrh, opopanax, clary sage and oriental-type bases.
	Patchouli Oil Cautions - Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.
	Patchouli Oil Properties - antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative and tonic.
	All of our oils are 100% pure and natural, of therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides. Although all of our products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified organic.
	Patchouli (Patchouly) Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.