Patchouli Oil

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Color: Reddish Brown

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody

Refractive Index: 1.475 to 1.525(at 25 deg C)

Weight Per ML: 0.9310 to 0.9750 gm/ml

Patchouli oil is one among the floral essential oils with a delicate and mild fragrance. This oil is used to make perfumes. It is also mildly sedative.

Patchouli Oil Health Benefits:

Patchouli oil is skin oil that clears wrinkles, acne, scar marks and help tone and strengthen skill cells and tissues to grow. As this oil can be used undiluted, it suits any type of skin. Patchouli oil is antidepressant; it controls emotions, depressions and anxiety.

Patchouli oil has astringent properties and therefore keeps your gums strong, prevents hair loss and tightens your muscles. It increases your urinary outflow and therefore, helps lose excess weight, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol level.

As a tonic, patchouli oil regulates your body metabolism and takes care of your overall health conditions. This oil can be used by inhalation, adding a few drops to your bathing warm water and massaging.