Description
Latin name: Pogostemon Cablin
Part of plant used: dried leaves
Source: Indonesia
Extraction method: steam distillation
Patchouli Essential Oil is extracted from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musk-sweet, spicy scent. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'. The word patchouli is derived from the Tamil 'pachchaiilai', which simply means 'green leaf'. Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented for steam distillation. This oil improves its fragrance and strength with age. It is highly valued in skin care, especially in healing scars.
In eastern countries, patchouli oil is used in potpourris and bags between linen and clothing for fragrance and to keep bed bugs and insects away. The oil is said to have a balancing effect on the emotions and create an amorous atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it relieves anxiety and depression. Used in bath water, it is believed to help with skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, break down cellulite, and relieve constipation. It has excellent tissue regenerating properties, accelerates healing and fights infections. For example, it helps with acne, eczema, weeping sores, ulcers and athlete's foot.
It appears that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England to protect the merchandise from moths. Without the distinctive smell of dried patchouli leaves, the scarves could not be sold in England. In Europe and America, patchouli oil and frankincense were immensely popular among the hippies in the 1960s and 1970s, as the scent of patchouli covered body odor and the smell of burnt cannabis. Patchouli was used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also used as an antidote to snakebite.
Content jar 10ml
Part of plant used: dried leaves
Source: Indonesia
Extraction method: steam distillation
Patchouli Essential Oil is extracted from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musk-sweet, spicy scent. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'. The word patchouli is derived from the Tamil 'pachchaiilai', which simply means 'green leaf'. Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented for steam distillation. This oil improves its fragrance and strength with age. It is highly valued in skin care, especially in healing scars.
In eastern countries, patchouli oil is used in potpourris and bags between linen and clothing for fragrance and to keep bed bugs and insects away. The oil is said to have a balancing effect on the emotions and create an amorous atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it relieves anxiety and depression. Used in bath water, it is believed to help with skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, break down cellulite, and relieve constipation. It has excellent tissue regenerating properties, accelerates healing and fights infections. For example, it helps with acne, eczema, weeping sores, ulcers and athlete's foot.
It appears that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England to protect the merchandise from moths. Without the distinctive smell of dried patchouli leaves, the scarves could not be sold in England. In Europe and America, patchouli oil and frankincense were immensely popular among the hippies in the 1960s and 1970s, as the scent of patchouli covered body odor and the smell of burnt cannabis. Patchouli was used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also used as an antidote to snakebite.
Content jar 10ml
| Dimensions | 2x2x6 (cm) , 0.024L , 1.667Kg/L |
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