Patchouli Oil
Family: Labiatae
Description & Extraction:
It is a perennial, bushy plant that grows up to 1meter (3 feet) high, with a sturdy, hairy stem and large, fragrant, furry leaves, about four inches long and five inches across. It has whitish flowers tinged with purple. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'. The word is derived from Hindustan word 'patch' meaning 'green' and 'ilai' meaning 'leaf.' Patchouli oil has a rich musky-sweet, strong spicy and herbaceous smell. It is light yellow to dark brown in color and is a thick oil. Patchouli oil is extracted from Pogostemoncablin (also known as Pogostemon patchouli) of the Labiatae family and is also known as patchouly and puchaput. Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves which are dried and fermented prior to steam distillation and yields 2 - 3 %. This oil improves with age to have a fuller, more well rounded odor.
Blends well with:
Patchouli essential oils blend well with one another, patchouli oil blends particularly well with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender and myrrh.
Chemical composition:
The chemical components of patchouli oil are b-patchoulene,a-guaiene,caryophyllene, a-patchoulene, seychellene,a-bulnesene,norpatchoulenol,patchouli alcohol and pogostol.
Toxicological Properties:
Patchouli oil are antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative and tonic.
Uses & Precautions:
- Patchouli oil has grounding and balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety.
- It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere.
- It is effective for fungal and bacterial infection and is of great help for insect bites.
- It could also be used as an insect repellant and is also used as a support for dealing with any substance addiction.
- With its excellent diuretic properties, it is effective in fighting water retention and to break up cellulite, easing constipation and helping to reduce overweight.
- It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but the smell of patchouli oil may be a little persistent for some people and large doses may cause loss of appetite in some individuals
Summary:
Patchouli oil has a beneficial effect on the skin, helps for infections and insect bites, water retention and can help with stress related problems and addictions.
Burners and Vaporizers
In vapor therapy, patchouli oil can be used to fight anxiety and depression, while at the same time creating a very amorous atmosphere and acting as an insect repellent.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, patchouli oil can help to fight depression, skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, help to break down cellulite and also assists with constipation, overweight and dermatitis.
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| Product | Patchouli Oil |
| Appearance | Slightly viscous liquid |
| Colour | Brown colour |
| Odour | Characteristic Persistent, Camphoraceousodour |
| Botanical Source | PogostemonCablinBenth (Fam: Labiatae) |
Physico-Chemical Properties:-
| Specific Gravity At 20℃ | 0.956 - 0.975 |
| Refractive Index At 20℃ | 1.5080 - 1.5110 |
| Optical Rotation At 20℃ | -49° to -57° |