Patchouli Essential Oil

$62.00

15ml Bottle of Patchouli Essential Oil. Patchouli Essential Oil has an aromatic influence that is calming, grounding, sedating and relaxing making is great for reducing anxiety and balancing emotions.  It provides many benefits for the skin and is often used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, minor skin imperfections and promote a smooth glowing complexion. Throughout history Asians used Patchouli to fight infection, cool fevers, tone the skin and as an antidote for insect bites.  It has also been used for centuries to treat diarrhea, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, colds and bad breath.

Description

Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli is a bushy herb from the mint family. It has a rich, musky-sweet fragrance and is regularly used in the perfume industry as well as in scented products such as laundry detergents and air fresheners.

Patchouli is beneficial to the skin in many ways. It is often used topically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and minor skin imperfections and to promote a smooth, glowing looking complexion.

The fragrance of Patchouli provides a grounding, balancing effect on emotions.

How to use Patchouli Essential Oil.

• Combine with Vetiver and apply to the bottom of your feet to help calm emotions.
• Add a drop or two to your moisturiser to help promote a smooth, glowing looking complexion and to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, or problem skin areas.
• Combine 3 drops Patchouli with 3 drops of Cypress and 3 drops of Litsea in the diffuser.
• Combine with Peppermint and apply to the forehead, temples, or back of the neck after a long day of work.

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of choice.

Food additive use: Add 1 or 2 drops to food.

Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimise any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

CAUTIONS Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

PLANT PART: Leaf
EXTRACTION METHOD: Steam distillation
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION: Rich, woody, musky, earthy
MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTS: Patchouli alcohol, α-Bulnesene, α-Guaiene