| Specifics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of Origin: | Indonesia | Extraction Method: | Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: | Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols | Plant Parts: | Leaves |
| Cultivations: | Unsprayed | Botanical Families: | Lamiaceae |
| Aromas: | Earthy, Exotic and Sensual, Resinous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody | Notes: | Base |
Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions
Patchouli is an excellent insect repellent both applied on the body and used as incense. The oil is used as a perfume and a deodorant, and in the past was used to scent clothes and keep away moths. Research shows the oil’s antibacterial effects are strong.
I have used Patchouli in blends to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. It can also be used in blends for skin conditions such as dryness, inflammation, scars, sores, eczema and wounds. It is moisturizing and cooling for the skin.
Its sedative action makes it a great oil to use at night in a bath.
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Therapeutic Properties
- Antidepressant - can help to prevent and alleviate depression
- Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation on skin
- Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infections
- Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
- Cooling
- Cicatrisant - cell-regenerative for skin, healing for scars
- Nervous system sedative
- Wound healer
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Balances an overactive mind
Reduces nervous strain
Counteracts disjointed and spacey feelings, opens up the breath
Supports connecting with one's sensual nature
Recipe
Insect Repellent
4 drops Patchouli
5 drops Cedarwood
3 drops Eucalyptus citriodora
4 drops Opopanax
2 drops Spikenard
Add to a 2 oz spray bottle filled with water. Spray on your clothes and skin freely.
References:
1. Battaglia S. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy. 2nd edition, The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy, Australia, 2003
2. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
3. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
4. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
5. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
6. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
7. Tisserand R. The Art of Aromatherapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1977
Safety
No safety issues specific to this oil.
