Patchouli Essential Oil Not just for 1960’s Hippies.

Patchouli Essential Oil

Not just for 1960’s Hippies.

Patchouli is a shrub-like plant and is part of the mint family.

It is native to south-east Asia. The plant is extensively cultivated in China, India and Malaysia.
Patchouli is being re-introduced into Seychelles by entrepreneur Mustafa Bristol.

The The plant gives off a sweet, exotic, earthy aroma when rubbed.

It’s flowers are whitish, tinged with purple.

It is from the Lamiaceae (Labiatae)family.
It can be harvested 2 or 3 times a year.
DO try to buy organic because there can be pesticide residues.
Some of the tropical regions have lax agricultural regulations.

Patchouli Essential Oil

It is most famous for skincare and relaxation.
It’s nourishing and restorative components encourage inflamed and irritated areas of the skin to calm down.
I’s not particularly caustic or irritating to the skin and there are few potential hazards.
As a heavy oil it is a good choice for topical blends such as body butters and moisturisers.
Doesn’t diffuse well because of its thickness.

Many uses of Patchouli Essential Oil

• Deeply relaxing to the nervous system.
  

It allows you the time to relax, fall asleep or meditate.
Gives a feeling of being deeply relaxed and peaceful.

• Depression.
  It encourages the release of serotonin and dopamine.
  Enhances mood.
  
• Hair and Skin.
  Stimulates muscle contraction and therefore helps prevent hair loss and SAGGING SKIN.
  Regenerates new skin cells.
  Massage into the scalp or add to conditioner.
  Face. Add to your facial wash.
  
• Acne.
  

It is con considered one of the best home made remedies
for this and other skin conditions.
It has the power to lesson the look of scars and marks on
the skin.

• Naural deodorant without harmful chemicals.
  

Will need to use more frequently.

• Fungal Growth
  Powerful antifungal properties.
  

Useful for treating athlete’s foot.

• Cell rejuvenation.
  It’s rejuvenating properties make it a great oil for
  anti-ageing skincare.
  Great for cracked skin, bug bites and stings.
  
• Chapped or irritated skin.
  
• Perfumes.
  It has long been used in the perfume industry.
  
• Insect Repellent
  Treats bug bites and stings.
  Repels insects.
  
• Home Made Bug Spray.
  Mix 20 drops of Patchouli with ¼ cup apple cider vinegar and ¼ cup witch hazel. Place in a small glass spray bottle.
  

• Inflammation.
  

Rub a few drops into your hands and massage feet,
stomach and over back.
Can help with arthritis and gout.

• Metabolic System.
  Can help liver, stomach and intestines.
  
• Pets.
  

It is useful to have dried Patchouli in the summer when
fleas like to hitch a ride on pet’s fur.
A dusting on a pet’s bed will help create a barrier.



Certainly, Patchouli Essential Oil is a must for your home medicine cabinet.

Love to hear your Patchouli results.
How did you use it in the 60's?