Patchouli is
one of many (scented) essential oils used in aromatherapy.
Essential
oils are generally used in very small quantities, e.g. measured as a
small number of drops of the essential oil in a larger quantity of
an appropriate carrier
oil.
Properties*:
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antidepressant;
anti-inflammatory;
anti-emetic;
antimicrobial;
antiphlogistic;
antiseptic;
antitoxic;
antiviral;
aphrodisiac;
astringent;
bactericidal;
carminative;
cicatrizant;
deodorant;
diurertic;
fungicidal;
tonic.
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Method of Extraction: |
Steam distillation (of dried leaves). |
Main Constituents: |
patchouli alcohol, pogostol, bulnesol, nor patchoulenol, bulnese,
patchoulene.. |
From: |
Native to Indonesia & the Philippines. Now also cultivated in China,
India, Malaysia, and South America. |
Where to Buy: |
[No recommended supplier yet] |
For more general
information about Aromatherapy see: Aromatherapy, Aromatherapists, Massage, Carrier
Oils, and Business
Development ideas for Therapists.
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As described in Aromatherapy textbooks - this is NOT a medical
product. No medical benefits claimed.
Some essential oils are not safe for use by everyone - consult a
qualified aromatherapist before use. |
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This Section is about
Essential
Oils
(as used in Aromatherapy).
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Non-Aromatherapy
Uses of
Patchouli Oil:
Cosmetic products, as a fixative in soaps & perfumes, food industry,
masking unpleasant tastes and smells._
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