Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the dried leaves of the Pogostemon cablin tree.

A few of Patchouli Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:

- is used as a fixative.

- has anti-biotic, anti-depressant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anti-viral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal and deodorizing properties.

- said to be beneficial for acne, anxiety, athlete’s foot, bacterial infections, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, depression, dermatitis, dry skin, eczema, frigidity, fungal infections, insect repellant and bites, oily hair and skin, open pores, parasites, wrinkles, and wounds.

- is a deep golden brown color and has a warm earthy scent.

- blends nicely with bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, jasmine, lavender, lemongrass, mandarin, myrrh, neroli, oakmoss, orange, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver.

Bulk organic herbs, spices and essential oils.

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.

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