Pogostemon Cablin, Steam distilled
Antidepressent, anti inflammatory, antiviral, astringent, expectorant. Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon Cablin) has a deep, rich earthy scent. It is known to be an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-viral, aphrodisiac, astringent, and a deodorant. This oil may help acne, athlete's foot, chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, wounds and wrinkles to name a few. It is a nice addition to soaps, lotions, foot products, body butters, bath oils, lotion bars, deodorants, massage oils, insect repellents, hair care products and salves.
It is also used as a fixative in perfumes. Blends well with lavender, vetiver, cedarwood, geranium, clove, sandalwood, rose, orange, bergamot, clary sage, myrrh and oakmoss and grapefruit. Patchouli is recognized by aromatherapists as being effective for combating nervous disorders, helping with dandruff, sores, acne, skin irritations and acne.
The specific properties include use as an antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobal, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nerving, prophylactic, stimulating and tonic agent. In the perfumery industry, it is interesting to note that Patchouli improves with age, and that the aged product is what is preferred over freshly harvested. In aromatherapy, Patchouli is an excellent fixative that can help extend other, more expensive oils.