Description
Patchouli Essential Oil – An Opulent Oil Known as Liquid Gold
Of all the essential oils available, patchouli has one of the most distinctive fragrances, with strong and musky notes and deep and earthy undertones. Native to India and Malaysia, dried patchouli leaves were commonly used as packing materials to protect Chinese silk and Indian cashmere from moths during transit in the 17th and 18th centuries. As these shawls and scarves made their way to Victorian England, patchouli gained a reputation for being a luxurious fragrance only available to high society. In Southeast Asia, it was commonly used as a way to kill bed bugs and repel mosquitoes.
From its sedative effects to its ability to alleviate anxiety and infection, it’s easy to see why it is commonly referred to as “liquid gold.”
Country of origin: Indonesia
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Scent Description: Patchouli oil has a rich musky-sweet, strong, spicy, and herbaceous smell.
Blends Well With: Sandalwood, bergamot, peppermint, geranium, and lavender essential oils for diffusion.
Therapeutic Properties & Uses:
- The health benefits of patchouli essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant (relieves depression), antiphlogistic (soothes inflammation), antiseptic (prevents infections), aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrizant (speeds up healing), cytophylactic, deodorant (eliminates bad odor), diuretic, febrifuge (fights fever), fungicide (inhibits fungal growth), insecticide (kills insects), sedative (sedates hypersensitivity), and a tonic substance.
- Acne, athlete’s foot, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, insect repellent, mature skin, oily skin, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]
Shelf Life: 8-10 years
Safety Precautions:
- Essential oils are for aromatherapy and external use only.
- Never apply essential oils in its pure and concentrated forms directly onto the skin. Mix it with a carrier oil first.
- Be sure to do a skin patch test before applying it topically onto the desired area to ensure that there are no allergic or sensitive reactions.
- If you are pregnant, be sure to check with your doctor first before using essential oils.
Notes:
- This essential oil is also compatible for use in perfumery, soap- and candle-making, and all other aromatherapy needs.
- PURE ESSENTIAL OILS are highly concentrated plant-based natural oils and must be diluted with water when used in oil burners and diffusers. Dilute first with a carrier oil if used topically. CLICK HERE FOR CARRIERS OILS >>
- Diffusing essential oils is best in air-conditioned spaces.
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