Patchouli
Latin name: Pogostemon Cablin
Part used: Dried leaves
Origin: Indonesia
Extraction method: Steam distillation
Use: for external use only (never ingest), suitable for fragrance burner/diffuser, dilute in a fragrance-neutral base oil for use in a (foot)bath and on the skin (undiluted essential oil can irritate sensitive skin).
Patchouli oil is extracted from the Pogostemon-cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musk-sweet, spicy scent.
The plant originally comes from Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'. The word patchouli is derived from the Tamil 'pachchai ilai', which simply means 'green leaf'. Patchouli oil is extracted from young leaves, which are dried and fermented before steam distillation. This oil improves in scent and potency with age. It is highly valued in skincare, especially for healing scars.
In Eastern countries, patchouli oil is used in potpourris and sachets placed between linen and clothing for its fragrance and to repel bed bugs and insects. The oil is said to have a balancing effect on emotions and create a romantic atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it alleviates anxiety and depression.
When used in bathwater, it is believed to help with skin and scalp conditions, fungal infections, fluid retention, break down cellulitis, and relieve constipation. It has excellent tissue-regenerating properties, accelerates healing, and combats infections. Thus, it helps with acne, eczema, sores, and athlete's foot.
It appears that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before they were sent to Victorian England to protect the merchandise from moths. Without the distinctive scent of dried patchouli leaves, the shawls could not be sold in England. In Europe and America, patchouli oil and incense were immensely popular among hippies in the sixties and seventies, as the scent of patchouli covered up body odor and the smell of burned cannabis. Patchouli was used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also used as an antidote for snake bites.
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The reused packaging is not always perfect, but we consider reducing waste much more important than having a beautiful shipping box.
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