Patchouli

Characteristics

• Country of Origin: India, Indonesia.
• Part of Plant Used: Dried Leaves.
• Extraction: Steam Distilled.
• Nature of Oil: Strong sweet earthy aroma.
• Note: Base.
• Strength of Aroma: Medium.
• Actions: Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bactericide, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Cytophylatic, Deodorant, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Fungicide, Nervine, Stimulant, Tonic.
• Emotional Nervous: Frigidity, Nervous Exhaustion, Stress Related Conditions. As a grounding and balancing effect. Banishes lethargy and sharpens wits.
• Blends Well With: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetivert.
• Summary: Relaxing, sensual, antiseptic and deodorant. A strong exotic, sweet earthy aroma. Can have a very soothing and balancing effect on the body and the mind. Helpful with sensitive and dry chapped skin

Useful In

Acne, Athletes Foot, Cracked and Chapped Skin, Dandruff, Dermatitis, Eczema, Fungal Infection, Hair Care, Impetigo, Insect Repellent, Sores, Open pores, Wounds, Wrinkles, Curbs Appetite, Diarrhoea, Haemorrhoids