{"product_id":"eo-10","title":"Patchouli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name: \u003c\/strong\u003ePogostemon Cablin\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart used: \u003c\/strong\u003eDried leaves\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eIndonesia\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtraction method: \u003c\/strong\u003eSteam distillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatchouli oil is extracted from the Pogostemon-cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musk-sweet, spicy scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"United Kingdom","offers":[{"title":"10 ml","offer_id":40569350389928,"sku":"eo-10","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5990\/6728\/products\/172915_5371323e-ef9f-42e3-990f-fa7dced532e4.jpg?v=1627318588","url":"https:\/\/pranina.com\/en\/products\/eo-10","provider":"Pranina.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}