Patchouli Pure Essential Oil 10ml

Patchouli was first popular in the west during the 19th century. At this time as carpet, fabrics, garments and woven goods produced in India and the Middle East were routinely packed with Patchouli leaf which acted as an insect repellent. This lead to the scent being associated with fine quality goods and in fact the oil was added to locally produced goods in order to disguise their origin and increase the price they could fetch. Sadly the oil fell into disrepute when it was adopted by the counterculture hippies of the 60's and 70's and as a result earned a false reputation as being a cheap, over-powering, nasty oil. In reality, it is highly regarded in perfumery and is a common component of the Chypre family of perfumes.

In Aromatherapy, Patchouli oil is considered beneficial for nervous tension, low moods and other symptoms of stress. In skin care it is used because of its regenerating, disinfecting, moistening and cooling of the tissues.

BLENDS WELL WITH Bergamot, Clary sage, Geranium, Lavender and Myrrh.

SUGGESTED USES Massage oil, Bath, Inhalation, Spritzer, Compress, Skin care, Perfume

Botanical name Pogostemon cablin
Description Dark yellow to reddish brown with a rich aromatic-spicy woody-balsamic sweet herbaceous odour
Main GC components Patchouli alcohol, bulnesene, guainene, seychellene, patchoulene
Plant parts used Leaves
Extraction method Steam distillation
Region of origin Vietnam

SAFETY
- This product is intended for external use only
- Not recommended for children under 6
- Consultation with a suitably qualified practitioner is recommended prior to use
- Do not apply to the skin undiluted
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Perform a patch test prior to use