Patchouli Oil
Patchouli oil is one of the few essential oils with the distinction of improving with age. It comes from a bushy herb belonging to the mint family that bears small pale pink-white flowers.It possibly originated in Malaysia although the word apparently comes from the south Indian Tamil language, patch, meaning “green,” and ilai meaning “leaf.”
Photographic Print Common Method Of Extraction - Steam distilled Parts Used - Leaves Note Classification - Base Aroma - Earthy, smoky, spicy, and musky Largest Producing Countries - Indonesia, India, China, and Malaysia Traditional Use - Patchouli oil is extensively used in cosmetic preparations, and as a fixative in soaps and perfumes. Properties - Antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-emetic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, calmative, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, decongestant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, sedative, stomachic, and tonic. Benefits - Acne, anxiety, athlete’s foot, bacterial infections, constipation, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, depression, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema (weeping), edema, frigidity, fungal infections, helps eliminate toxins, impetigo, insect repellant and bites, nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions, obesity, oily hair and skin, open pores, parasites, ringworm, sagging skin, stress-related emotional disorders, substance addictions, uterine tonic, wrinkles, and wounds. Blends Well With - Bergamot, black pepper, cassia, cedarwood, chamomile german, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, lemongrass, litsea cubeba, mandarin, myrrh, neroli, oakmoss, opopanax, orange, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver, and yuzu. Safety Data -
Patchouli oil
is non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. Photographic Print
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