The rich, earthy scent of patchouli is grounding, soothing, and especially valuable for 'dreamers' and people who tend to neglect or feel detached from their physical body. Patchouli may be used for dry skin.
Botanical name: Pogostemom cablin
Origin: Indonesia
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Patchouli is a dark orange to brownish oil with a rich, earthy, sweetherbaceous, aromatic-spicy and woody aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Patchouli Essential Oil from Indonesia:
b-patchoulene (2.9-3.8%), a-guaiene (13.1-15.2%), caryophyllene (3.3-3.9%), a-patchoulene (5.1-5.9%), seychellene (8.6-9.4%), a-bulnesene (14.7-16.8%), norpatchoulenol (0.5%).
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Indications: Patchouli may be used in a massage oil, vaporiser or bath to help relieve nervous tension and mild anxiety.
Emotions: The rich earthy scent of patchouli is grounding, soothing, and especially valuable for ‘dreamers’ and people who tend to neglect or feel detached from their physical body.
Skin care: Patchouli may be used for dry, cracked or chapped skin.
Directions: Adults: Add 5 drops to oil vaporiser or bath 4 drops to every 10ml carrier oil.
Safety: Patchouli is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising.