Patchouli

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Safe for aromatic use
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Safe for topical use
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Safe for internal use

Oil Category: Single Oil

Family Name: Lamiaceae (labiatae)

Affects these Body Systems: Integumentary (skin) system

Usage: Aromatic, Topical, Internal

Contraindications: Skin irritation

Blends well with: Clary Sage , Frankincense , Geranium , Ginger , Lavender , Lemongrass , Myrrh , Sandalwood

Element: Air

Method of the Extraction: Steam Distillation

Oil Chemical composition: sesquiterpenes: alpha bullnezene, beta-bullnezene, aromadendendenene, alpha-gajén, seychelene, alpha-, beta- and y paculenes, beta caryophylene, delta-cadinene, beta-gamene, beta-elemen, humulene, sesquiterpene alcohols: pacholeol, pogostol, bulnezole, guayuzole, pacholenol, oxides: bullnezene oxide, caryophylene oxide, guaylene oxide, ketones: paculenone, monoterpenes: alpha- and beta-pineene, limonene.

Part of the plant: Leaves

Aroma: Earthy, herbal, sweet balsamic, rich in woody undertones

Taste: herbal, Earthy

Properties:

Anti-infective
Anti-inflammatory
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Antitoxic
Astringent
Decongestive
Deodorant
Diuretic
Insecticidal
Stimulation
Revitalizing

Description

Patchouli – the oil of physicality is easy to recognize by its rich, musky sweet scent, helps to balance emotions and contributes to radiant, soft skin.
It is widely used in the perfumery industry. Has a significant benefit to the skin. Helps to balance emotions, contributes to radiant, soft skin, helps to suppress imperfections and small skin cracks and wrinkles. Inhabitants of Asia have used patchouli for centuries to treat infections, reduce fever, skin toning and as an antidote to insect or snake bites. In aromatherapy it is used for its sedative, soothing and relaxing effects. It helps reduce the feeling of anxiety. It can have some effect on sex, physical energy and money.
It can be used for:
* Emotional balance, depression, anxiety, tension, fear: diffuse or apply to the feet.
* Mild inflammation in case of fever: to the specific places.
* Sexual problems, impotence, loss of libido, erection problems, frigidity: add to your bath or use for massage.
* Skin care: by applying to the skin it helps the regeneration of skin cells, leaves the skin supple and full of life.
* Regulation of body odor: to the necessary area.
* Reduces water retention in the body: internally as a capsule.
* Fungal infections, candidiasis: to the specific places.
* Upset stomach: inhalation or diffusion.
* Insect bites: apply to specific places.
Other uses:
This oil removes toxic materials from the body. It can also help with acne, appetite, bites, cellulite, congestion, dandruff, depression, digestive system, relief from itching in case of hives, mastitis, skin diseases, UV rays, water retention, moist wounds, weight loss and wrinkle prevention.