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Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin.
Amber Glass Bottle with Euro Dropper Cap.
100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil- no fillers, additives, bases or carriers added.
Uses: Aromatherapy, Custom Massage and Body Oils, Vaporizer, Diffusion, Oil Burner, Inhalation, Compress, Perfume, Blends, Spa and Home Care, Cleaning Products.
At Plant Therapy we also have some other selections you may be interested in. Includes: Lavender, Rose Geranium, Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Peppermint, Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Wintergreen, Chamomile Roman, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Lemon, Clove, Bergamot, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Vetiver, Frankincense, Myrrh, Rose.

Description

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin.
Plant Part: Leaves.
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation.
Origin: Indonesia.
Color: Golden orange to dark reddish brown viscous liquid.
Common Uses: 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.