Patchouli essential oil is extracted from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musky-sweet, spicy smell. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as ‘puchaput’.
The word patchouli is derived from Tamil ‘pachchai ilai’ meaning, simply, ‘green leaf.’ Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented before steam distillation. This oil improves its fragrance and power with age.
Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil
- In eastern countries, patchouli oil is used in potpourris and sachets between linen and clothes for the fragrance as well as to keep bedbugs and insects away.
- When used in an oil burner, it eases anxiety and depression.
- Used in bath water, it is believed to help skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, break down cellulite and ease constipation.
- It has excellent tissue regenerating properties, speeds up healing and fights infections.
- Thus, it helps acne, eczema, weeping sores, ulcers, and athlete’s foot
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- It seems that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England, to protect the merchandise from moths.
- Without this signature smell of dried patchouli leaves, the shawls could not be sold in England.
- In Europe and America, patchouli oil and incense was immensely popular in the 1960s and 70s among the hippies, since the smell of patchouli covered body odour and the smell of burnt cannabis.
- Patchouli was used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also used as an antidote to snakebite.
How to use Essential oils
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- Diffusion: Use an essential oil diffuser or oil burner to disperse the aroma of your chosen oil into the air.
- Topical Application: Dilute essential oils with a carrier oil and apply them to your skin.
- Inhalation: Inhaling the aroma of essential oils directly from the bottle or by adding a few drops to a tissue.
- Bath: Add a few drops of essential oil to your bathwater for a soothing and aromatic bath experience.
- Aromatherapy Jewelry: Wear diffuser jewelry, such as bracelets or necklaces with absorbent pads, designed to hold essential oils.
Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians This product has not been tested on animals
Extraction Method – Steam Distillation
Patchouli Essential Oil Size 10ml
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