Patchouli Essential Oil Properties

Patchouli essential oil is for EXTERNAL use only and  should always be diluted with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin. Keep it away from children and pets.

FAMILY: LAMIACEAE (LABIATAE)

SAFETY DATA: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing

SYNONYMS:PATCHOULY, PUCHAPUT

AROMATHERAPY - HOME USE:
Skin Care: Acne, athlete's foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema (weeping), fungal infections, hair care, impetigo, insect repellent, oily hair and skin, open pores, sores, wounds, wrinkles. Nervous System: Frigidity, nervous exhaustion and stress related complaints.

OTHER USES:
Used in cosmetic preparations, and as a fixative in soaps and perfumes. Extensively used in the food industry, in alcoholic and sift drinks. It makes a good masking agent for unpleasant tastes and smells.

EXTRACTION:
Steam distillation of the dried leaves. A resinoid is also produced, mainly as a fixative.

CHARACTERISTICS:
An amber or dark orange viscous liquid with a sweet, rich, herbaceous earthy odor - it improves with age. It blends well with Labdanum, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Oak Moss, Geranium, Clove, Lavender, Rose, Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Cassia, Myrrh, Opopanax, Clary Sage and oriental-type bases.

ACTIONS:Antidepressant, anti­inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, stimulant (nervous), stomachic, tonic.

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