Overview
Patchouli Essential Oil is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 61cm to 92cm in height and provides an unusual odour that is nonetheless characteristic of patchouli when the leaves are rubbed. The colour of the patchouli oil is affected by the distillation machine. If distillation is done in a stainless-steel vessel the colour of the oil will be light, but if done in an iron vessel the colour will be darker.
Common Uses: Patchouli Essential oil is recognized by aromatherapists as being effective for combating nervous disorders, helping with dandruff, sores, skin irritations and acne. The specific properties include use as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, anti-microbial, anti-phlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nerving, prophylactic, stimulating and tonic agent. For more info on health benefits visit Patchouli oil In the perfumery industry, it is interesting to note that Patchouli improves with age and that the aged product is what is preferred over freshly harvested. In aromatherapy, Patchouli is an excellent fixative that can help extend other, more expensive oils. Get an Aroma Diffuser the perfect compliment for diffusing your essential oils Aroma Diffusers
Other Details
Perfumery Note: Base.
Strength of Aroma: Medium.
Blends well with: Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Rose, Orange, Cassia, and Myrrh.
Aromatic Scent: Patchouli oil has a warm, earthy aroma with fresh fruit like tones.
History: Before it became popular in Europe, Indian shawls and Indian ink were identified by the unique Patchouli odour.
Colour: Golden orange to dark reddish-brown viscous liquid.
Consistency: Medium to Thick.
Aromatic Description: A strong, earthy, smoky, spicy and musky scent, this essential oil is rich, earthy, and has a woody aroma with a nearly hidden fruity note.
Quality:
100% pure, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. Free from synthetic fragrance, sulphates, parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil
