Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli oil is a clear, amber liquid with a aromatic-spicy, woody-balsamic, sweet herbaceous odour.

BOTANICAL NAME: Pogostemon cablin 

PLANT FAMILY: Labiatae or Lamiaceae

EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation of the leaves 

VOLATILITY: Middle Note

100% pure and unadulterated essential oil.

• Benefits
• How to Use
• Storage & Safety

• TRADITIONAL USES:
  

  - used for incense, deodorant and insect repellent

  - used in TCM to treat colds, headaches, nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain

  - used extensively in perfumery, cosmetics and soaps

  THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:

  Integumentary - recommended for treating sores, fissures, injuries, scars, skin inflammations, eczema and fungal and parasitic skin infections

  Nervous - beneficial for alleviating depression, anxiety and stress-related conditions

  Skincare - best known in skincare and for topical applications because of its regenerating, disinfecting, moistening and cooling of tissues

• IN A AROMA DIFFUSER / HUMIDIFIER / NEBULISER
  

  Add 30 to 40 drops (1.5 – 2ml) or as suggested by the manufacturer.

  IN AN OIL BURNER

  Add 5 to 10 drops (0.2 to 0.5ml) to warm water in the lid of a burner. Light a tealight candle and place in the hearth of the burner. The heat will allow the scent to diffuse and fill the room of about 10 to 20 m2.

  IN A MASSAGE

  Add 3 to 5 drops (0.2ml) to 15 ~ 30ml of a carrier oil. Massage deeply into muscle.

  
  

• STORAGE

  Always store in dark glass bottle and in a cool and dark place away from heat and sunlight.

  Do not use a plastic container.

  SAFETY

  Non-toxic and non-irritating, has a distinct phototoxic effect

  CAUTION
  

  Always dilute with carrier oil before applying on skin

  Perform a patch test to observe allergic reactions before use.

  Keep out of reach from children and pets.

  Avoid contact with eyes. Do not ingest.

  Avoid touching on lacquer or painted surfaces.