Essential Oil Patchouli - Patchouli Oil | Oleum Botanica
Essential Oil Patchouli - Patchouli Oil | Oleum Botanica
Essential Oil Patchouli - Patchouli Oil | Oleum Botanica

Patchouli Oil

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Patchouli is an uplifting and grounding essential oil, and it is thought to energetically connect ‘head’ to ‘body’

Patchouli essential oil is native to tropical Asia and is from a large leafed herb up to 1m tall. A popular ingredient in perfumery and used traditionally for insect-repellant and disinfectant properties.

Patchouli essential oil is aromatically a base note and blends well with florals, woods, spices, citrus and sweet herbs.

Collection Method/ Method of Extraction: Direct steam distillation 

Odour: Having a fragrant, sweet-fruity odour

Appearance: A green to yellowish-green or yellowish-brown liquid

Plant Part: Properly dried leaves 

Country of origin: Indonesia

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) (Benth.)





Nervous System

Patchouli essential oil may be useful to use with the nervous system, especially when experiencing feelings of disengagement and disconnection. May help to support normal energy levels and vitality.

 

Digestive System

Could offer a supportive role with a healthy and normally functioning digestive system, especially stress related.

 

Skin 

May assist with maintaining normal and healthy skin and work supportively with certain skin presentations, soothing, calming and deodorising.





The following ways to use the essential oil should help you to get the most benefit from the oil. 

 

For use with the Nervous System

Diffuser Method

Add between 3-8 drops (depending on room size) of Patchouli essential oil to the surface of the water in your diffuser. Or onto the pad in fan-driven vaporisers. Replenish as needed. May be combined in a blend with other essential oils up to the maximum amount of drops. Blends well with most other essential oils.

 

For use with the Digestive System

Calming Digestive Oil

Patchouli essential oil is a prime oil to use for a relaxing stomach massage. Not only might the oil be a digestive stimulant, the action of a gentle stomach massage, but can also really benefit those upon whom stress has an impact on their digestive system.

Blend Patchouli essential oil and any other digestive oils of your choice Into 25ml of carrier oil. 

The dilution ratio will be 2-3% (12-15 drops) in 25ml of carrier oil for adults bodily application.

For elderly people, those with sensitive skin, or those with medical conditions a 1% dilution (5 drops) is needed.

 

For use with the skin

Balance Skin Moisturiser

Using Patchouli essential oil in your handmade moisturiser is a great way to apply the oil and may help to support the health of your skin. 

The dilution ratio will be 2-3% (12-15 drops in 25ml/gm of carrier or base moisturiser) for adults bodily application.

For facial use, elderly people, those with sensitive skin, or those with medical conditions a 1% dilution (5 drops) is needed.





Non-toxic. Non-irritant, non-sensitising. 

Please consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils if you are taking medication or have pre-existing medical conditions or during pregnancy.

Essential oils are not for internal use. Do not ingest. 

Essential oils should always be diluted to the appropriate dilution ratio before use on the skin. 

Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.

Keep out of the reach of children and away from animals.




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