Patchouli Pogostemon cablin Essential Oil Information
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Patchouli Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Pogostemon cablin |
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Malaysia, China, India, Phillipines |
Leaves |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Deep golden brown |
Medium thick |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
Deep and warm, with a slightly fruity herbal-spice |
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Benefits |
Acne, athlete's foot, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, insect repellant, mature skin, oily skin, stress. Treat colds, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain |
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Blends Well With |
Amber, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Chamomile Roman, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Mandarin, Myrrh, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Sweet Orange, Vetiver. |
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Constituents |
Patchoulol, esters, beta-caryophyllene |
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Properties |
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-phlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative |
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Safety |
Generally safe |
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