Patchouli Essential Oil
$7.22 – $217.85
Botanical Name: | Pogostemom cablin |
Geographic Origin: | Indonesia |
Method of Farming: | 100% Pure – Conventional |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
Part of Plant: | Leaves |
Profile
Pogostemom cablin is a bushy herb that grows up to 3 ft. Originally from Malaysia and India, it is now cultivated throughout China, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is a perennial plant with large fragrant, furry leaves and white flowers. To extract the Oil, it is necessary to rupture the cell walls of the leaf before steam distillation. Patchouli Essential Oil is largely distilled in primitive stills located in jungle villages. The oil is sensitive to iron. In these jungle stills it is next to impossible to avoid contact with iron. The result: An essential oil which is a dark yellow to reddish color. Connoisseurs of Patchouli appreciate this color and request it. Patchouli Essential Oil has a very rich, sweet, herb-like, earthy aroma, which improves with age.Β
FACT: Patchouli became the essential oil of choice for the Hippie culture in the 1960βs. Its unique scent was used to mask the odor of cannabis (marijuana).
Additional information
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Select Size | 1/3 fl oz (10ml), 3.38 fl oz (100ml), 33.81 fl oz (1kg) |
AUROMA QUALITY
AUROMA Essential Oils are the highest quality essential oils available in the world today. Each oil is from an individual farmer and from a particular yearβs harvest. As AUROMA knows each of the Farmers, they guarantee the authenticity of each oil. Just to be certain, they analyze each oil using the latest state-of-the-art GC-MS technology, which can detect impurities to one part per billion. Yes! AUROMA represents the best there is in Essential Oils. We can supply the following documentation: Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
To meet the stringent demands of the professional aromatherapist, AUROMA has drafted the following seven requirements that an essential oil needs to meet so it can be used with confidence:
- BIO-TYPE: Not only does an oil have to come from a defined botanical species, but from a particular genetic strain.
- CHEMO-TYPE: The same botanical species can often produce completely different constituents.
- GEO-TYPE: Oils from a particular area are often of superior quality. Examples are Rose Oil Bulgarian or Sandalwood East Indian.
- COMPLETE OR WHOLE: The oil should come from a single distillation and should not be rectified.
- WILD OR ORGANIC: Where possible, AUROMA always selects the wild growing plants for distillation. When wild types are not available, AUROMA commissions farmers who do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Certified Organic options are available.
- EX STILL: AUROMA distills small lots of expensive oils in-house and advises farmers on distillation methods.
- ANALYYSIS: Oils are tested by AUROMA in Australia with the most advanced state-of- the-art equipment in the world.
USES
- Just to smell: You can enjoy the aromatherapy of your favorite Essential oil or Blend without even taking it out of the bottle. Keep a bottle in your purse or your car. Simply open-up and smell. This can be particularly helpful during times of stress.
- As a Natural Perfume: Dab a couple drops of Patchouli Essential Oil onto your wrists, in the same way you might use perfume. Do a patch test first before putting any Essential Oil Blend directly on your skin.Β Patchouli used in many well-known perfumes. See βCautions.β
- In a Diffuser: Bring the Outdoors Indoors. Using a diffuser with an Essential Oil or Blend is an easy way to make your space smell wonderful, while using aromatherapy to revitalize and purify your indoor space. Using a diffuser with your favorite Essential Oil or Blend to promote a sense of focus while studying or reading.
- As a Room Spray: Bring the Outdoors Indoors. Fill a 4-fluid ounce glass mist spray bottle with water and add your Essential Oil or Blend. Tighten the cap, shake well before using and spray the mist into the air. As the air freshener ages, the sent improves and becomes stronger. Spray around your home, your office, your clothes, your clothes, your pets, etc.
- In Skin & Hair Care: Patchouli oil is well known in skin care worldwide because of its regenerating, disinfecting, moistening and cooling of tissues. It is also Β a popular inclusion in hair products. See βCautions.β
- As a Massage Oil: When applying essential oils or blends on the skin, a carrier oil should always be added to the mix to protect the skin from being irritated. For best results, all massage formulas should be massaged for at least 30 minutes. See βCautions.β
- In a Closet or Drawer. Put 10 drops of your favorite Essential Oil or Blend on a cotton ball and place it inside a small, zip lock plastic bag. Leave the bag open and place it in a closet or dresser drawer to naturally scent the space. Also great for shoes, athletic bags, backpacks, anyplace needing a subtle, natural scent.
- As an Insect repellent: Patchouli is well known for its use as an aromatic and effective insect repellent. It has always been used in Asia as a deterrent to moths and small insects, particularly those found in clothing.
BLENDS WITH
Bergamot, Cassia, Clary Sage, Clove, Geranium, Labdanum, Lavender, Myrrh, Neroli, Rose and Sandalwood.
Whenever you use Essential Oils or 100% pure Essential Oil Blends on the skin, they should be diluted in a vegetable oil. However, always check for skin sensitivity before applying the finished product to the body. See βCautionsβ below.
Suggested Dilution Rates follow:
- 10ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 2 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=4 drops, 2.5%=5 drops
- 50ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 10 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=20 drops, 2.5%=25 drops
- 100ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 20 drops (1ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=40 drops (2ml), 2.5% 50=drops (2.5ml)
- 1Ltr Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 200 drops (10ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=400 drops (20ml), 2.5%=500 drops (25.ml)
Please ensure that the total number of drops does not exceed the dilution ratio. For example: 2.5% dilution = 1 drip Geranium, 2 drops Palmarosa & 2 drops Mandarin diluted in 10ml Jojoba Oil. Total drops = 5
CAUTIONS
Patchouli is non-toxic. It is a very mild skin irritant which does not cause skin sensitization or phototoxicity. (Tisserand R, Bolacs T, Essential oil safety. Churchill Livingston, UK)
The Aromatherapy Place does not recommend ingesting essential oils unless a specific dosage instruction is given to a consumer by a qualified medical practitioner.
Do not apply directly to skin. May case skin irritation in some individuals. Β Always dilute with a carrier oil.Β A skin test is recommended prior to use on the skin.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.Β
Please check with a professional for safe essential oils to use with children or the elderly. Do not use essential oils on a child younger than two years without professional advice.
STORAGE
We recommended that Essential Oils or 100% pure and natural Blends be stored in amber or cobalt blue glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Keep away from excessive heat and light. A bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinet should be a good storage location.