INCI name ; Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil

CAS number ; 8014-09-3 / 84238-39-1

SKU code ; EN-PAT-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

PARTS USED ; Leaves

ORIGIN  ; Indonesia

COMMON NAMES : Checkerberry, Eastern Teaberry, Boxberry

APPEARANCE : Brown to reddish brown colored, slightly viscous liquid

ODOUR NOTE : characteristic, camphorous woody balsamic 

QUALITY : 100 % pure natural  whole essential oil.

Active ingredients: Patchoulol, sesquiterpenes (α-bulnesene α-guaiene, patchoulènes)

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

Pogostemon cablin

Famous for its powerful and captivating scent, patchouli essential oil is a star in the perfume industry. Considered as luxurious ingredient, Patchouli essential oil is sought after for its deep base aroma. Patchouli essential oil’s aroma deepens and improves with age. In the late 60’s and 70’s, Patchouli together with sandalwood became the favourite aroma of the “peace and love” movement and was widely used in incense and body oils. 

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) +++
• Body & Hair care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts +++

• Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. +++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +++

Others 

• Homecare +++

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Perfume fixative
• Decongestant, Circulatory, Tonifying
• Anti-inflammatory
• Skin nourishing
• Scar healing, Anti-infectious
• Insect repellent

Traditionally used to:

• Scent linen and drawers
• Keep bugs away
• Add natural fragrance in body care product like lotions, deodorants, body oils, rooms and linen sprays.
• Make moisturising skin care to tonify mature and atopic skins
• Fight dandruff and add body lustre to dull hair
• Induce Relaxation and meditation

Traditionally used to:

• Scent linen and drawers
• Keep bugs away
• Add natural fragrance in body care product like lotions, deodorants, body oils, rooms and linen sprays.
• Make moisturising skin care to tonify mature and atopic skins
• Fight dandruff and add body lustre to dull hair
• Induce Relaxation and meditation

• Any essential oils to add woody and earthy note to your blends. Patchouli aroma sticks (fixative) scents to skins and clothes and makes the aroma last longer.
• Amyris and Bay laurel leaf, West indies bay, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Neroli and Petitgrain, Frankincense, Rose Geranium, Rose, Vetiver and Ylang-Ylang.

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt