Patchouli Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin Plant Part: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam distilled Origin: Indonesia (there was a general?failure of patchouli crops this year and so prices have risen substantially) ?b>Description: Patchouli is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height? Colour: Deep Golden Brown to Red Common Uses: Recognized by aromatherapists as being effective for combating nervous disorders, helping with dandruff, sores, acne, skin irritations and acne. Properties include use as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nerving, prophylactic, stimulating and tonic agent. Patchouli is an excellent fixative that can help ground other lighter oils. Patchouli improves with age, and that the aged product is definitely preferred over freshly harvested. In fact Leonie has some aged patchouli in her personal supplies that is so old it is thick and resinous..with a superb aroma.?Needless to say this precious aged oil is used sparingly. So why not put some patchouli aside and let it age gracefully...keep it in a dark box in a cool, dry area and revisit it in 5, 10 or even 20 years time.?Your nose will appreciate the quality.? Consistency: Medium to Thick Note: Base Aroma Strength: Medium Blends well with: All the Citrus oils, Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Lavender, all the wood oils. Aromatic Scent: Warm, earthy aroma with fresh fruit - like tones. ? History: One interesting point is that patchouli was used to scent fabric and cloth sent form India to Europe and so the scent was associated with the Far East