Patchouli

Patchouli oil is widely used in perfumery to provide a sensuous, earthy base note. For centuries, the Asian people used patchouli to fight infection, cool fevers, tone the skin (and entire body), and as an antidote for insect and snake bites. It was also used to treat colds, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is sedating, calming, and relaxing, allowing it to reduce anxiety.The essential oil is produced from the plant’s young dried leaves through steam distillation.

Therapeutic Actions:

Relaxing, flushing, calming, balancing, soothing and relaxing

Common Uses:

Curbs the appetites and tones, tightens skin to prevent sagging, thus helps with weight loss; improves the appearance of cellulite and varicose vents; discourages bloating and water retention due to menstrual; reduces irritation of skin disorders;  relieves itching; insect repellent; increase flow of urine, making it useful against fluid retention; reduces mental fatigue and banishes lethargy; can act as a sedative on low doses; supports a healthy digestive system

Beauty Tips:

Patchouli oil regenerates skin cells and may ward off wrinkles. It also tightens and tones sagging skin. Patchouli oil speeds the healing of sores and wounds and helps to fade scars. It cools and calms inflamed skin and sunburn; soothes and smoothes rough, dry, and cracked skin. At the same time, it regulates oiliness of skin and hair and helps control acne and scalp disorders such as dandruff and seborrhea. Patchouli helps to combat cellulite by reducing fluid retention and tightening saggy skin. It acts as a deodorant and helps control perspiration.

Aromatic Influence:

The scent is pungent and powerful, mossy and musky, earthy and exotic, sweet-smelling. Its earthy aroma is reputed to balance emotions if you can tolerate the smell.

Blends Well With:

Bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender, myrrh, and allspice

Application:

Photosensitivity: None

Dilution Ratio: Neat

• For age 0-1, use 1 drop of essential oil to 8-10 drop of carrier oil. For age 2-6, use 1 drop of essential oil to 2-4 drops of carrier oil. For age 7-11, use 1 drop of essential oil to 1 drop of carrier oil. And age 12 and above, neat application is safe

Apply 2-4 drops on area of concern

Apply to chakras and/or Vita Flex Points

Inhale directly or diffuse

Caution:

Inhaling too much patchouli oil may cause loss of appetite

Important not to ingest the oil, negative interactions may occur, especially if on certain medications for blood and blood-clotting disorders

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to offer specific medical advice, nor it is meant to be used as a substitute for competent medical advice from a licensed professional physician. The information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition or if you are pregnant, please consult your practitioner before using essential oils.