Description

**Description:** Organic Patchouli essential oil is obtained from fresh leaves of the Patchouli shrub (Pogostemon cablin) through steam distillation. The yield of essential oil from the plant material ranges between 1 and 4%.

**Special Characteristics:** Organic Patchouli essential oil is a thick dark yellow to brown liquid. It has a characteristic woody aroma with soft camphor notes. The main constituent is patchouli alcohol. Norpatchoulenole is present in smaller quantities but is responsible for the characteristic scent.

**Applications:** Compounds in organic Patchouli essential oil have a range of health-related properties. It is used as a poultice and in bath or massage oils.

Organic Patchouli essential oil is used in cosmetics as an ingredient and stabilizer in men’s fragrances. It is also widely used in scenting soaps and cosmetics. Patchouli essential oil blends well with bergamot, cinnamon cassia, pine, geranium, lavender, mandarin, sage, clove, neroli, rose, sandalwood, white fir, ylang-ylang, and cedarwood.

In aromatherapy, organic Patchouli essential oil is frequently utilized. It is used in aromatic candles, bath oils, massages, or rubbed on.

**Caution: Always use diluted in a carrier oil or other solvent.**