PATCHOULI ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL
100% Pure and All-Natural Patchouli East Indian Essential Oil. Packaged in amber glass bottles and aluminum bottles.
Pure Grade Essential Oil: Our supplier has guaranteed that this essential oil is 100% pure and all-natural.
Botanical Name: Pogostemon spp.
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Flash Point: 190F
Appearance and Odor: A greenish brown to dark reddish brown liquid with a typical camphoraceous odor.
Solubility: Soluble in all proportions in fixed oils, and in mineral oil at times with a slight haziness.
Shelf Life: 24 months stored properly
Storage Recommendations: Store in a tight glass, aluminum, or double lined container in a cool area away from direct heat or sunlight.
Warning: Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children and pets.
Product Abstract: Patchouli is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height and provides an unusual odor that is nonetheless characteristic of patchouli when the leaves are rubbed. It became very popular throughout the British Empire when silks and cashmere shawls from India were packed with Patchouli to discourage insects during shipping, the scent being the final proof of origin. Genuine India Ink was also scented with it. Patchouli improves with age, and the aged oil is what is preferred over that which is freshly harvested. In aromatherapy and perfumery, Patchouli provides an excellent fixative that can help extend other, more expensive oils. The color of the oil is affected by the distillation machine; if the young leaves are distilled in a stainless steel vessel, the oil will be light, but if done in an iron vessel, the color will be dark.
History & Folklore:
Powerful and enticing Patchouli has been used for its earthy musky scent for hundreds of years. Derived from the leaves of the Patchouli plant this essential oil is used in aromatherapy, cosmetics and medicine for its sedative yet stimulating properties.
In the 1800s, the scent of Patchouli Oil became the benchmark that determined the authenticity of Eastern fabrics like silk, as it was used to protect the fabrics from insects.
Patchouli Oil is believed to have received its name from the Hindi word “pacholi,” meaning “to scent.”
The Patchouli plant belongs to a family of other well-known aromatic plants, including Lavender, Mint, and Sage.
The warm, spicy, musky and sensuous scent of Patchouli Essential Oil is commonly associated with the hippy generation and referred to as “the scent of the sixties.” Patchouli is native to and extensively cultivated in tropical regions such as Brazil, Hawaii, and Asian regions like China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Although its use was widespread in the 1960s, it began to be used hundreds of years earlier; its high value inspired early European traders to exchange Patchouli for gold. One pound of Patchouli was worth one pound of gold. It was also believed that the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, better known as “King Tut,” was buried with 10 gallons of Patchouli Essential Oil inside his tomb.
Medicinally:
Patchouli Oil was traditionally used in Asian folk medicine to treat hair problems like dandruff and oily scalp, as well as skin irritations like dryness, acne, and eczema.
Patchouli Essential Oil is presently used for various purposes including perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetic products, home cleaning products, and clothing detergents. Patchouli Essential Oil’s active chemical components contribute to its therapeutic benefits that give it the reputation of being a grounding, soothing, and peace-inducing oil. The calming scent of the essential oil relieves anxiety, stress, and depression, making it effective for achieving relaxation, especially in meditation. These healing benefits can be attributed to the oil’s anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, sedative and tonic qualities, among other valuable properties.
Magickal Benefits:
Patchouli Essential Oil has a grounding, balancing, calming scent and provides numerous health benefits, making it ideal for therapeutic use in cosmetics, aromatherapy, and clearing works. Additionally great for sensuality, sexuality, sex, red hot passion.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
