Patchouli is a small shrub with green, aromatic, downy leaves and white-purple flowers.Patchouli Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fermented and then dried leaves.Patchouli has an intense aroma that lingers for a long time. The older the oil, the more powerful and fragrant it becomes.
Where is it from?
Patchouli originates in Tropical Asia, but is now also grown in China, Japan and parts of South America.
Fragrance description
The aroma of Patchouli Essential Oil is described as warm, intensely sweet, spicy, woody and earthy.
Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil
Effective for skin problems
Ideal for use on impure skin due to pimples or acne. In addition, Patchouli Essential Oil is also useful for eczema, rashes and small wounds.
Insect repellent
Patchouli’s strong aroma keeps insects at bay and is an effective way to keep moths out of wardrobes.
Wonderful addition to your DIY products
Patchouli Essential Oil has an intense aroma that lingers for a long time. This makes it a wonderful ingredient that you can add to perfume, soap or cream.
Wonderful earthy aroma
Patchouli Essential Oil has a woody and earthy aroma that has a strengthening and grounding influence on your psyche. It balances emotions and stimulates the mind.
How do you use Patchouli Essential Oil?
In a diffuser
Add 6 to 8 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil to the water reservoir of your diffuser for a strong grounding feeling.
As a skin oil
Mix 10 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil with 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil) and apply to the skin.
In your DIY perfume
Mix 15 ml alcohol (90%), 5 ml Patchouli Essential Oil and 3 ml water and add to a small spray bottle. Shake well before spraying behind your ears or on your wrists.
As an insect repellent
Use about 10 drops of Patchouli on a scented stone to keep insects at bay.To keep moths out of your wardrobe; use 5 to 10 drops of Patchouli Essential Oil on a cotton ball and place it in your wardrobe away from your clothes to prevent stains.
