Patchouli Oil

Botanical Name	:	Pogostemon cablin
Common Method Of Extraction	:	Steam distilled
Parts Used	:	Seeds
Aroma	:	Strong, Slightly sweet, Intoxicating scent

Extraction :
Patchouli Oil extraction in general is still using conventional methods that require a long time of extraction

Chemical Composition :
Patchouli Oil is Specific Gravity : 0.953 – 0.973 (0.965) & Refractive Index : 1.5280 – 1.5380 (1.5377), Main Constituents : Anethol, Alpha-Pinene, Methyl Chavicol, Anisic Acid & Aldehydes

Essential Oil Information :
Patchouli Oil has long been used in traditional Asian medicine, especially in Malaysia, China and Japan

Oil Properties :
It is used to treat skin and hair problems, such as dermatitis, eczema, acne, dry chapped skin, dandruff, and oily scalp. It also has wound healing and scar reducing properties

Therapeutic Properties :
Patchouli Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative, and a tonic substance

Blends Well With :
Bergamot, Cassia, Cedarwood, Clary sage, Myrrh, Opopanax, Rose, Sandalwood & Sweet orange

Summary :
Patchouli Oil is used as a base note and fixative in perfumery, being a component in many famous perfumes. As a fixative, it slows the evaporation of other, more volatile oils so that their aroma may be released over a longer period of time.

Precautions :
Use extreme caution when using oils with children

Shipping Options :
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