Extracted from the leaves of the plant, patchouli essential oil has many uses and benefits for both mind and body. Patchouli oil contains a variety of skin benefits and can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes and skin imperfections. Patchouli essential oil can also help with smooth and radiant facial skin. The sweet and musky scent of patchouli essential oil is often used in perfumes and colognes. The unique, grassy aroma of patchouli essential oil is great for diffusing, and its rich chemical properties can have a grounding and balancing effect on emotions when used in a diffuser or topically.

Harvest
The summer season

Part of the plant
The list

Extraction method
Steam distillation

Oil for balance and harmony

Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, 5 ml Primavera

Patchouli essential oil comes from the plant of the same name – Pogostemon cablin, a shrubby plant that is part of the mint family. The stems of the plant can reach two to three meters in height and bear small pink and white flowers. The patchouli plant has green leaves that are serrated along the edges.

Patchouli essential oil it has a characteristic aroma that can be described as woody, sweet and spicy. For this reason, it is often used as an aromatic additive in products such as perfumes, cosmetics.

Its active chemical components contribute to the therapeutic benefits that give it its reputation as a grounding, soothing and balancing oil. These ingredients make it ideal for use in cosmetics, aromatherapy, massage and home cleaning products to purify air and surfaces.

Botanical name Pogostemon cablin	Aroma profile Earthy, woody
family Lamiaceae	fragrance Base note
Origin Tropical Hawaii, Asia	application For skin care and regeneration, relieves tension and fear, gives security

Patchouli essential oil – benefits and uses

Application and effect

In skin and hair care patchouli oil is a great essential oil to have on hand. It is beneficial for all skin types, from dry and chapped skin to regulating oily skin and acne. People with eczema, psoriasis, and dandruff report that patchouli is especially beneficial for them. Emotionally, patchouli essential oil is calming and grounding. Spiritually, it is used alone or in blends during prayer and meditation.

Mental Application: Nervous tension, stress	Psychological action: Wrapping, Grounding, Calming, Balancing, Stabilizing, Strengthening, Anxiolytic, Aphrodisiac
Physical Application: Acne, athlete's foot, cracked skin, dermatitis, eczema	Physical action: Strongly regenerating the skin, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, deodorizing, fungicidal

Recipes with patchouli essential oil

"Safe" Diffuser Blend

2 drops patchouli essential oil
6 drops Orange essential oil

Drop essential oils directly into your aroma lamp or diffuser and fight your fear and anxiety. You can also add a little orange oil for freshness.

No Fear Oil

Drop the essential oils directly into the bottle. Aloe Vera oil, shake until the oils are completely mixed. Use for massage or 2-3 tablespoons for an aroma bath. The oil of geranium rose gives an incredible floral nuance.