Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of ORGANIC Sri Lankan Patchouli

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Powerful and seductive, ORGANIC Patchouli essential oil is particularly popular for its unique, bewitching scent. Reputed to be an aphrodisiac, it is also coveted for its purifying and regenerating properties. It is also used to improve circulatory comfort and keep legs feeling light. Patchouli essential oil is a regenerating ingredient in skincare products for blemished skin, and is particularly recommended in psycho-energetic olfactotherapy to strengthen the will to remain true to one's convictions and counter low self-esteem.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Suitable

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Pogostemon cablin

Chemotype

patchoulol, bulnesene

Odour

Suave, earthy, oriental, warm, woody

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

  • Bosson L. and Dietz G. (2004) L'aromathérapie énergétique. Guérir avec l'âme des plantes. Editions Amyris.

  • De Barry N. (2001) DIY Perfumes. Minerva Publishing. Festy D. (2008) My Essential Oils Bible. Leduc.S Publishing.

  • Franchomme P., Jollois R. and Pénoël D. (2001) Aromatherapy Exactly. Roger Jollois Publishing.

  • Lacroix C. Skin Care with Essential Oils. Purchon N. (2001) The Aromatherapy Bible. Marabout Publishing.

  • Telphon T. (2003) ABC of Essential Oils. Grancher Publishing.

  • Werner M. and Von Braunschweig R. (2008) Aromatherapy. Vigot Publishing.

Properties

Patchouli essential oil is traditionally used for: Dandruff, bedsores, haemorrhoids, heavy legs, varicose veins, etc.

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Properties

For health, Patchouli essential oil is recognised for the following properties:

  • Decongestant, promotes venous circulation

  • Digestive stimulant

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Anti-infectious, skin regenerating, healing

  • Insect repellent

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following:

  • Circulatory problems, haemorrhoids, varicose veins, cellulite, water retention, etc.

  • Intestinal infections

  • Skin problems: acne, seborrhoeic dermatitis, inflammatory and allergic skin conditions, parasites, fungal infections, impetigo, etc.

  • Pressure sores

In practice

Tonic, circulatory comfort: Mix in your oil blend. Apply your mixture locally by massaging or rubbing into the area concerned.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant and/or breastfeeding women or children under 6 years of age.

  • Contains hormone-like molecules, avoid without medical advice in cases of hormone-dependent conditions.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy in some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition.

  • Avoid old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Find out more

A plant native to Indonesia and Malaysia, Patchouli is widely used in perfumery and is now considered an expensive and luxurious raw material.

The fresh plant has no scent, and it is only after a fermentation phase that the precursors of the different molecules (patchoulol, etc.) give the leaves their scent, which is then used to obtain an essential oil or absolute.

Patchouli has a powerful, woody, earthy and dry scent, with smoky, camphorous, liquorice and even musty accents.

In Asia, it was traditionally used for its soothing, purifying and aphrodisiac properties.

Often associated with the hippie movement of the 1970s, Patchouli was reputed to stimulate the desire to go beyond one's inner and outer limits.

The dried leaves are used to repel moths and other insects.

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Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Vegetable Oil or Oily Macerate

Varicose veins (on medical advice) (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingCirculatory disorders

  • 2 drops Essential oil - Cypress
  • 2 drops Essential oil - Niaouli
  • 1 drop of Peppermint essential oil
  • 2 drops of Juniper essential oil
  • 1 drop of Mastic Tree essential oil
  • 1 drop of Patchouli essential oil
  • 1 teaspoon tamanu oil

Directions for use: Massage into the legs morning and evening, working upwards from the ankles.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.