PLANT PART
Leaves
AROMA
Rich, herbaceous, earthy, spicy
NOTE
Base
Essential Oil Datasheets
Essential Oil Datasheet | Patchouli
Patchouli – Pogostemon cablin
Patchouli essential oil has been widely used for centuries by Asian people to fight fevers, infections, insect and snake bites.
Country of Origin:
India
Extraction Method:
Steam Distillation
Botanical Family:
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Chemical Families:
Oxides, Sesquiterpenes, Sesquiterpenols
Precautions
- No known cautions.
Therapeutic Properties
Anti-infectious | Anti-inflammatory | Antifungal |
Antibacterial | Antiseptic | Antiviral |
Decongestant | Nervine | Stimulant |
Antidepressant | Aphrodisiac | Antitoxic |
Deodorant | Tonic | Insecticidal |
Analgestic | Antimicrobial | Antispasmodic |
CNS Sedative | Cooling | Immunostimulant |
Body Systems Applications
Circulatory System
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Digestive System
Digest Toxic Material
Take internally with ginger to provide relief.
Appetite & Weight Issues
Take internally with a capsule with ginger.
Endocrine System
Endocrine System
Immune System
Immune System
Integumentary System
Integumentary System
Sores & Infections
Apply topically to area of concerns to provide relief.
Body Odor
Apply topically as deodorant where needed.
Insect & Mosquito Repellent
Diffuse or apply topically to repel insects.
Insects Bites, Snake Bites & Stings
Apply with lavender to soothe bites.
Stretch Marks & Skin Issues
Apply topically with myrrh to soothe troubled areas.
Limbic System
Limbic System
Emotional Balance
Use aromatically and topically to soothe emotions.
Anxiety & Dopamine Issues
Diffuse or apply topically under nose and back of neck to calm emotions.
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System
Muscular System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
Urinary System
Urinary System
Fluid Retention
Use internally with grapefruit to ease symptoms.
Safety
May cause skin irritation or sensitization if the oil has oxidized. Use at least 5% – 50% dilution.