Ancient Wisdom Patchouli Essential Oil - 10ml Bottle

Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented before steam distillation. This oil improves its fragrance and power with age. It is much valued in skin care, especially in scar healing.

Patchouli oil balances emotions and creates an amorous atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it eases anxiety and depression. Used in bath water, it helps skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections, fluid retention, cellulite breakdown, and constipation. It has excellent tissue-regenerating properties, speeds up healing, and fights infections. Thus, it is said to help with acne, eczema, weeping sores, ulcers, and athlete's foot.

In Europe and America, patchouli oil and incense were immensely popular among hippies in the 1960s and 1970s since the smell of patchouli covered body odour and the smell of burnt cannabis. Patchouli was used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also used as an antidote to snakebites. 

Its actions include an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, stimulant (nervous), stomachic, tonic. 

Uses: 
Skincare: Acne, athlete's foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema (weeping), fungal infections, hair care, impetigo, insect repellent, sores, oily hair and skin, open pores, wounds, and wrinkles.
Nervous system: Frigidity, nervous exhaustion, and stress-related complaints.

Latin Name: Pogostemon Cablin
Part of Plant Used: Dried Leaves
Source: Indonesia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation