Patchouli Essential Oil
What are the Health Benefits of Patchouli? Patchouli is a very grounding and soothing essential oil for those who are feeling depressed, anxious, stressed out, tense, or experiencing sexual frigidity or detachment due to familiarity. It is a wonderful astringent as it helps in tightening loose skin and regenerates skin cells. Patchouli essential oil reduces inflammation, kills bacteria, and prevents/destroys fungal infections. It also can aid with insect bites. Patchouli can also be found to be a great alternative to insecticides when it comes to ants and other insects. .17fl. oz/5 ml Patchouli Facts Latin Name: Pogostemon Cablin Family: Lamiaceae syn. Labiatae Part Used: Dried leaves Extraction Method: Distillation Main Chemical Components: Patchouli Alcohol, Pogostol, Patchoulene, Patchoulenol, Sesquiterpene Blend Factor: 5 How do you use Patchouli Essential Oil? Diffusion: Use a few drops (3 or 4) in your diffuser Topical: Patchouli blends well with any carrier