Patchouli oil
 
Name
 Patchouli oil
Code
Scientific Name
Pogostemon cablin
Common Name
 Patchouli oil
Extraction Method
The oil is extracted by steam distillation of the dried leaves.
Characteristics
An amber of dark orange viscous liquid with a sweet, rich herbaceous-earthy odour-it improves with oge.
Main Constituents
Patchouli alcohol (40 per cent appror.), pogostol, bulnesol, nor patchoulenol, bulnese, patchoulene, anomg, others.
Properties
acne, antibiotic, antidepressant, antifungal, antiinfectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-viral, athlete's foot, bactericidal, carminative, constipation, dandruff, ganglion, hair care, jock itch, lower abdominal pain, nervine, nervous exhaustion oily hair and skin, seborrhea, stress, thrush, wrinkles.
Key Qualities
Stimulant in small amounts, sedative in large doses, aphrodisiac, newe tonic, appasing, calming uplifting.
Blends well with
Blending suggestions: vetiver, clary sage, myrrh, bergamot, neroli, rose, lavender, clove, geranium, cedarwood, sandalwood, opopanax, oakmoss, cassia, oriental-type bases, labdamum.
Safety Data
Tested at low dose: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing; cross reactions shown to cinnamon, juniper and turpentine. May curb appetite (which may be desired); very persistent strong odor.
Cautions
Can prevent sleep with its nerve-stimulating properties.
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