Patchouli

Ingredients: 100 % pure essential oil

Patchouli has been popular for decades with its rich and earthy scent. It has an unmistakable aroma and is one of those love-it-or-hate-it oils. It has grounding and balancing effects on emotions and promotes a smooth and even tone complexion. It reduces the appearance of scars, wrinkles and stretch marks and helps connect people to their own bodies.

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Part of the plant used: Leaves

Extraction Method: Distillation

How to Use: To create your own custom wellness, bath and body products. Choose any of Escents' scentless products or carriers and add 10-20 drops per 30ml or 1oz of product. You can also add 5-8 drops in an aroma diffuser to scent your space, deodorize and purify the air. 

For topical application: Mix 4-20 drops of essential oil with 10 ml of carrier oil.

For local application: Apply to affected area up to three times per day.

For body massage: Apply once daily.

For Steam inhalation: Add 6-24 drops of undiluted essential oil to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes. Up to three times per day. Do not use essential oils undiluted.

Uses: Patchouli is beneficial for the nervous system, skin care,  circulatory system, respiratory system and genito-urinary system.

Nervous System: Balances, sharpens, clarifies and grounds one’s energy. Aids with dreaming. Helps with nervous exhaustion, lethargy, mood swings and stress-related problems. Works as a sedative at low dose and as a stimulant at high dose.

Skin Care: Helps control/or heal inflamed skin, acne, athlete’s foot, dry skin, chapped skin, eczema, open pores, wrinkles, dandruff, scars, stretch marks and wounds. Works well as an insect repellent and is good for germ prevention.

Respiratory System: Reduces inflammation. Slows breathing.

Circulatory System: Helps with external hemorrhoids.

Genito-Urinary System: Soothes menstrual cramps. Helps with yeast infections. Also works as an aphrodisiac.

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil/water. Do not ingest. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. If you have epilepsy or asthma or are planning to use for a prolonged amount of time, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you experience nausea, dizziness, headache or an allergic reaction, discontinue use. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a poison control centre. Avoid exposure of applied area(s) to the sun. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product.