a 10ml bottle of patchouli essential oil

Essential Oil – Patchouli Oil – 10ml

£4.95

Essential oils, extracted from aromatic plants, are widely used for their therapeutic properties and aromatic qualities in aromatherapy and natural wellness practices.

Patchouli Oil comes from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musky-sweet, spicy smell. The plant is native to Malaysia and India.

The oil is extracted from the young leaves of the plant, which are dried and fermented before steam distillation. This oil improves its fragrance and power with age, and is much valued in skin care.

When used in aromatherapy, it is said to have a balancing effect on the emotions, and can create an amorous atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it is said to ease anxiety and depression, and when used in bath water, it is believed to help skin and scalp complaints.

Interestingly, in Europe and America in the 1960s and 1970s, patchouli oil and incense was very popular among the hippies: the scent covered body odour and the smell of burnt cannabis.

Latin Name: Pogostemon Cablin
Part Of Plant Used: Dried leaves
Source: Indonesia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Wikipedia Link: Patchouli

Patchouli essential oil is known for its earthy, woody, and slightly sweet scent. It has been used for centuries in various cultures for its therapeutic properties and fragrance.

Some of its common uses are:

Aromatherapy: often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation, grounding, and balance, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
Skincare: can be used as a carrier oil for other essential oils or added to skincare products for its moisturising and anti-inflammatory properties.
Perfumery: It is a popular base note in perfumes, adding depth and warmth to the fragrance.
Meditation and mindfulness: can create a calming atmosphere for meditation and mindfulness practices.
Spiritual practices: Some people use patchouli in spiritual rituals and ceremonies.

It seems that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England, to protect the merchandise from moths. This became the accepted practice and so without this signature smell of dried patchouli leaves, the shawls could not be sold in England.