Patchouli Essential Oil

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The instantly recognisable hippy oil. Earthy, musky, herbaceous with sweet, spicy top notes. Euphoric, yet calming. Grounding and balancing to the mind and senses

Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli is a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems reaching two or three feet (about 0.75 meters) in height and small, pale pink-white flowers. The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia

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Characteristics of Patchouli Essential Oil

The instantly recognisable “hippy oil”. An earthy, musky, herbaceous base note gives way to a sweet and spicy top note. Unlike many essential oils, Patchouli matures with age.

Common Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil

Basil Essential Oil is primarily used for clearing the mind of worries and clutter and aiding concentration.

However as well as clearing the mind, basil is typically used in the following applications.

Skin

Patchouli is skin softening and useful on cracked skin within a cosmetic blend. The skin softening properties make Patchouli suitable for anti-ageing products.

Mind

Patchouli promotes a feeling of relaxation and can often be found in incense sticks. It is the original “Hippy Oil” and so is associated with relaxation, happiness, anxiety relief and and de-stressing.
 
Body
 
Patchouli oil is thought to supress the apetite when burnt or used in skin preparations. Making it the ideal oil to use in oil burners when on a diet.
 
Aroma
 
Whilst Patchouli is part of the mint family, the scent of mint is not overly evident. Patchouli adds a sweet and spicy scent to products, with a musky undertone.

Precautions when using Patchouli Essential Oil

As with all essential oils do not use during pregnancy.

Patchouli Essential Oil Technical Information

Criteria Information

Latin Name

Pogostemon cablin

Inci

Pogostemon cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil

Plant Family

Labiate or Lamiacaeae

Extraction Method

The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves. The younger leaves are used for the best scent.

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Purity

100% Pure Essential Oil, therapeutic grade

Natural

Constituents

Patchoulol (Alcohol), Benzoic, Cinnamic (Aldehydes), Eugenol (Phenol), Cadinene (Sesquiterpene).

Cas No.

8014-09-3/84238-39-1

Einecs No.

282-493-4

Blends well with

Patchouli blends well with many oils and when used in the correct quantities can bring a sophistication to the blend. Patchouli blends well with Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood and Sandalwood.

IFRA 49th Certificate 49th Amendment

Technical Documents

Please see the Technical Tab below for SDS, Allergens information and IFRA Certificates

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Specifications

  • Weight: 0.03 kg
  • Blends Well With: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Myrrh
  • Contraindications: Avoid During Pregnancy, Large Doses may cause a loss of appetite
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia
  • Latin Name: Pogostemon cablin
  • Traditional Physical Properties: Deodourising, Water Retention
  • Part of Plant Used: Leaves
  • Purity: 100% Pure
  • Scent: The instantly recognisable "hippy oil". An earthy, musky, herbaceous base note gives way to a sweet and spicy top note.
  • Key Benefits: Cracked Skin
  • Traditional Emotional Use: Grounding, Anxiety, Lethergy
  • Traditional Skin Use: Tissue regenerating, acne, sores, ulcers, Rough and Cracked Skin
  • HS Code: 33012941
  • HS Description: Patchouli Essential Oil
  • HS Country: GB
  • HS Composition: Viscous Liquid

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