Description

Patchouli Essential Oil

About Patchouli oil

Often used as a perfume and in skin care, Patchouli oil creates calm. Warm, sweet and sensuous, it’s often called the “scent of sixties” after the hippies who discovered it in Asia.

Patchouli oil balances the emotions, soothes irritation and is deeply relaxing. It is also marvelous for the skin, reducing blemishes and ageing, promoting a smooth, radiant complexion.

 

Patchouli oil Benefits

 

Patchouli oil is famed for its use in skincare. It promotes a smooth and glowing complexion by regenerating skin cells and deeply moisturising dehydrated, rough skin. It also heals wounds, prevents scarring and treats dermatitis, acne and eczema.

Beyond the skin, Patchouli oil eases water retention, reduces the symptoms of colds and fever, breaks down cellulite, helps to control the appetite and strengthens the hair.

 

How to Use Patchouli essential oil 

 

10 ways to use Patchouli oil

 

For Your Body

10 ways to use Patchouli oil for your body 

Athlete’s foot

Use Patchouli oil to treat the itch and scaling of this contagious fungal infection. Create a warm foot bath with:

• 5­–10 drops Patchouli oil
• Handful of sea salt

Soak feet once a day. You can also put cotton balls dipped in Patchouli oil inside your shoes and rinse your socks in water with a few drops of Patchouli oil added.

 

Nail Fungus

Tap into Patchouli oil’s bacteria-fighting power and create an anti-fungal nail paint from:

• 2–3 drops Patchouli oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Dip a cotton ear bud in the mixture and apply at least twice a day to the fungal infection.

 

Diuretic

If you feel bloated with water retention, add 8–10 drops of Patchouli oil to your bath and soak in it for 10–15 minutes. Or blend:

• 2–3 drops Patchouli oil
• 1 teaspoon carrier oil (olive or almond)

Massage over your lower back and abdomen.

 

Libido

Patchouli has long been known for its aphrodisiac properties. Create a sensual massage blend from:

• 2­–3 drops Patchouli oil
• 15ml carrier oil (sweet almond or Rosehip oil)

 

Hair treatment

To your shampoo or conditioner, add:

• 5 drops Patchouli oil
• 3 drops Rosemary oil

Massage your scalp thoroughly while in the shower.

 

Skin support

Add 4 drops of Patchouli oil to your face wash or lotion.

 

Scar reducer

To help scars or wounds heal faster, add 5 drops of Patchouli oil to 15ml of a carrier oil and apply to the affected area.

 

Body odour

To create a chemical-free deodorant, mix:

• 100ml alcohol-free witch hazel
• 10 drops Patchouli oil
• 5 drops Lemon oil
• 10 drops Lavender oil
• 10 drops Rosemary oil

Blend well in a spray bottle, keep in a cool place and use as a body spray.

 

Cellulite buster

To help break down toxins in the skin, combine:

• 10 drops Patchouli oil
• 5 drops Lemon oil
• 30ml carrier oil (almond or Rosehip oil)

Massage into areas that are prone to cellulite. You can also use a brush to massage more vigorously.

 

Cold and fever

To eliminate bacteria and protect you from colds and flu, add 8–10 drops of Patchouli oil to your diffuser.

If you feel feverish, blend 2–3 drops with 10ml of carrier oil and apply to your neck and temples to cool your body.

 

FOR YOUR MIND

Patchouli oil’s rich, soothing, hypnotic scent relieves anxiety, stress and depression. It balances emotions and is grounding and stabilising, especially if you tend to daydream.

 

The relaxing scent releases serotonin and dopamine, lifting negative moods. If you use it at night, it induces a restful sleep and this can improve your cognitive ability and metabolism.

 

Low mood-soother

Add 5 drops of Patchouli oil to the water in your diffuser or add 10 drops to a warm bath.

 

1–2 drops of Patchouli oil on your pillow can reduce insomnia and help you drift into dreamland more quickly.

FOR YOUR SPIRIT

Patchouli oil is thought to have aphrodisiac properties and can boost libido. It reduces anxiety, increases energy and stimulates desire while decreasing inhibitions.

 

Libido Enhance Blend

To create a calm, relaxed environment for expressing your sensual side, blend:

• 1 drop Lavender oil
• 2–3 drops Patchouli oil
• 4 drops Clary Sage l oil

 

Add to your diffuser or mix with 15ml of a carrier oil (sweet almond, Rosehip oil) for massage.

You can also use Patchouli oil in spiritual practices to enhance meditative concentration, calm “mental chatter” and enhance connection to a higher power.

Its grounding qualities invite us to stay present rather than fretting about things beyond our control.

Patchouli oil aligns the heart chakra with the root and sacral chakras. This releases obsessions and insecurities so we can embrace a fuller life.

FOR YOUR DAILY LIFE

Patchouli oil acts as a natural perfume and an air freshener. It is antiseptic and anti-fungal, so it’s an ideal addition to cleaning products.

 

Earth-friendly cleaner

For an all-purpose surface cleaner, mix:

10 drops Patchouli oil

10 drops Sweet Orange oil

470 ml warm water.

Add to a spray bottle and use to clean counters, walls and floors.

 

Insect Repellent

Patchouli has been used as a natural insecticide for centuries. Silk and cashmere traders from China and India packed their cloth with dried patchouli leaves to stop moths from laying their eggs. Studies show that Patchouli oil is highly effective at eradicating house flies, ants and mosquitoes.

 

Mix a few drops in a carrier oil and apply to your skin or add 3–5 drops to an oil burner or diffuser to keep insects out!

 

This information is presented for informational purposes and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any illness.

Ingredients

Steam distilled from the fresh leaves of the patchouli plant.100% organic Patchouli oil

 

Facts

Botanical Name	Pogostemon cablin
Country of Origin	Sri Lanka
Aroma	spicy, earthy, woody
Note	Base
Chemical Constituents	atchoulol, α-Patchoulene, β-Patchoulene, α-Bulnesene, α-Guaiene, Caryophyllene, Norpatchoulenol, Seychellene, and Pogostol.

 

What does oil blend with?

Blends well with:  Frankincense oil, Cedarwood oil, Clove Bud oil, Myrrh oil

 

Cautions 

Keep out of reach of children.

If sensitivity occurs, discontinue use.

Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas of the body.

When using on your skin, dilute Patchouli oil and use it in small amounts because it can cause skin irritation. Do a skin test before you use Patchouli oil topically.

Avoid the sun if you use Patchouli oil on your skin.