>Description : Herbins Patchouli Oil is 100% Pure essential oil derived from leaves of Patchouli plant. Herbins Patchouli Oil is ideal for whole body. An effective oil massage that can soothe nervous disorders and stress. Herbins “Patchouli Essential Oil” is blessing from nature. It can treat a wide array of skin conditions, as well as internal inflammation from conditions like arthritis and gout.
>Appearance : Viscous liquid
>Aroma : Heavy, exotic, rich, balsamic, herbaceous
>Color : Reddish brown
>Chemical constituents: Patchouli oil has various chemical compounds that include b-patchoulene, guaiene, caryophyllene, patchoulene, seychellene, bulnesene, norpatchoulenol, patchouli alcohol and pogostol.
>Extraction: It is mainly extracted by steam distillation of dry leaves.
Uses:
1. Patchouli essential oil is used as a tropical remedy for skin problems such as acne, eczema, inflamed, chapped and irritated skin. It is known as a cell rejuvenator and helpful in healing wounds and scars.
2. As an antifungal it has been used to treat athlete's foot.
3. It helps to reduce tension, insomnia and anxiety. It is also know as uplifting fragrance that helps to soothe away everyday cares and to bring about a sense of nourishment. The very intense aroma is described as earthy, rich, sweet, balsamic, woody and spicy.
4. Patchouli oil has a grounding and balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy. While sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere. With its excellent diuretic properties it is effective in fighting water retention and easing constipation and helping to reduce overweight.
5. Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections as well as scalp disorders.
6. The major use for patchouli oil is in perfumery. Patchouli oil is considered as an excellent base note and fixative in perfumery, being a component in many famous perfumes. As a fixative, it slows the evaporation of other more volatile oils so that their aroma may be released over a longer period of time. A little patchouli can be used in natural perfume blends, adding special deep and earthy aroma. It mixes well with many other essential oils.
7. Patchouli is a component in about a third of modern, high-end perfumes including more than half of perfumes for men due to its heavy odour.
8. Patchouli is an major ingredient in manufacturing of incense. Patchouli incense are very popular and preferred form of incense used in Chinese and Japanese cultures, thus most of the incense produced in those countries are in stick form. It is largely used in places of worship.
9. Patchouli is used in making detergents as it is not hard penetrating. It is used especially in making laundry detergent which is a type of detergent that is added when one is washing to help get the laundry cleaner.
10. It is often colloquially called laundry soap and it helps wash the fabric. Laundry detergent has traditionally been a granular solid but the use of liquid laundry detergents has gradually increased over the years.
11. Patchouli has been also used to make a scented paper towel that is a piece of absorbent paper made for the general purposes of towels but is most often used for drying hands. They are also used to apply cleaning sprays for windows and dusting. Patchouli is a pest deterrent used to keep wool moths out of Indian shawls and rugs.
12. Patchouli essential oil is used in flavoring chewing gum, baked goods, candy, non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, desserts, puddings, meat and meat products. It has recently been added to low-tar cigarettes and tobacco for flavor. Fresh leaves are used as seasoning and added to potpourri
13. It is an important ingredient in toiletries, cosmetics, breath fresheners, insecticides, disinfectants, and commercial food flavoring. Patchouli is one of the most widely used ingredients in which is employed as a fragrance component in cosmetic preparations, soaps, and hair removal creams. It is mainly due to its masking effect on obnoxious odors. It is also used in burners and vaporizers, therapy as a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath.
14. Patchouli oil can be used neat on insect bites. In a lotion or cream patchouli oil can be used for general skin care.
How to use : Take an adequate amount of this oil and dilute it with your carrier oil. Gently massage on your body. ( Can also be diluted with bathing water.)
