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COSMOS Organic Patchouli Essential Oil 10ml

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A sweet & rich aroma
A popular aromatic essential oil in calming products such as muscle rubs and massage blends
Carries anti-inflammatory functionality

Species

Pogosternon cablin
Origin

Sri Lanka
Extraction Process

Steam Distilled
Perfume Note

BASE

Steam distilled from the dried leaves of the Patchouli flower. A sweet & rich aroma, this oil is a preferred ingredient in perfumes, room diffusers & soaps. read more

Its enticing scent is a great addition to your next formulation. With an uplifting aroma, Patchouli is great for anti-depressant & anti-inflammatory rubs, hence why it works incredibly well in massage blends.

£8.40

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SKU: 291

GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 675235870324

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Species

Pogosternon cablin
Origin

Sri Lanka
Extraction Process

Steam Distilled
Perfume Note

BASE

To diffuse in a traditional burner, simply fill dish with water and add a few drops of oil on top before lighting the candle. For electrical fragrancers, follow instructions given by the manual. For massage: dilute in a carrier oil and gently massage over the skin. Add a few drops to a handkerchief or inhale directly from the bottle if you are on the go. Dilute in distilled water and pour into spray bottle for an all-natural room fragrancer.

You may find that Patchouli blends especially well with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender and myrrh.

Originally from tropical Asia, mostly Indonesia and the Philippines. Still cultivated in these countries as well as India, China, Malaysia and South America.

Add 2-3 drops to a vaporiser to help lift the mood and soothe any tension. Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil and use in massage to help balance emotions and relieve stress. Try blending with baking soda and coconut oil to make an all natural deodorant. Add 2-3 drops to a bath along with other balancing oils such as Rose, Jasmine or Lavender to help you de-stress and rejuvenate. Add 3-4 drops to 5ml of shampoo or conditioner base and enjoy its wonderfully soothing aroma as you shower.

Used in the East to scent linen, and is believed to helped prevent the spread of disease (prophylactic). In China, Japan and Malaysia it is used to treat colds, headaches, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting as well as snake and insect bites.

Dilute in a carrier oil before skin application. Keep away from children and out of eyes. Do not take internally or apply undiluted to the skin. For further advice on using essential oils to treat medical conditions, we recommend you seek advice from a professional.

Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.

The oil is used in the East generally to scent linen and clothes and it is believed to help prevent the spread of disease In China Japan Malaysia the herb is used to treat colds headaches nausea vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain and halitosis In Japan and Malaysia it is used as an antidote to poisonous snakebites
Complete Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. This book is now discontinued.

It has been used in treatments for obesity possibly because of unsubstantiated reports that it induces loss of appetite and possibly because it reduces fluid retention However it is an antidepressant and I think it is more likely that Patchouli may help with weight loss because it helps the underlying anxiety and depression from which so many fat people suffer In fact it is helpful for all forms of depression anxiety and stressrelated conditions
related conditions.' - an excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.

Principal Constituents

Pogostemon cablin leaf