What is patchouli oil

Patchouli, Labiatae, perennial herbaceous erect plants, its branches can grow to sixty to ninety centimeters high, will also bloom white or pink with small flowers, has a strong, musky sweet aroma. Native to the Philippines, it is widely cultivated throughout Southeast Asia and is also widely cultivated in southern China. Patchouli first appeared in the European trade in 1826, and then used as a textile spice, for the perfume manufacturing industry, patchouli is one of the best volatile retention agent. Patchouli is one of the best volatile preservatives for the perfume industry. It is used as a household remedy in Asian countries because of its stimulant and antipyretic properties. Patchouli is also used as a skin tightener, antidote to insect bites and snake bites. Patchouli has many benefits for the skin, often used to minimize wrinkles, scars and stretch marks, as well as soothing minor skin irritations and smoothing the skin. Patchouli has a calming aroma that has a balancing effect on the emotions.

Patchouli essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried leaves, a process that extracts a high percentage of essential oil. The main component of this essential oil is patchouli alcohol.
 

Patchouli oil benefits
 

Patchouli essential oil is most characteristic in polymerization, promote wound scab repair, prevent inflammation, promote cell metabolism. Patchouli essential oil can promote cell regeneration, enhance skin elasticity to prevent skin aging; eliminate drowsiness and wake up. Massage with Patchouli essential oil, regenerative effect is very strong, can help newborn cells, improve rough skin, acne, skin inflammation, athlete's foot and eczema are effective. Patchouli essential oil is a good diuretic, reduce irritation and fever, and improve diarrhea. Patchouli essential oil can also strengthen the central nervous system, very helpful for neurasthenia, in the use of attention to the dosage, the use of high doses have a stimulating effect, the low dose has a very good calming effect.

What is patchouli oil used for
 

1. Refreshing and mood-regulating
Patchouli essential oil has the ability to refresh the brain, calm and relieve tension and anxiety.
2. Skin Care
Patchouli essential oil can be skin care effects are:
①Promote skin regeneration, tighten the skin, prevent and control skin laxity;
② Improve dry, aging, rough, cracked skin;
③ improve scalp symptoms.
3. Body Health Benefits
①Promote cell metabolism, accelerate wound healing and reduce inflammation;
②Diuretic
③Aphrodisiac and aphrodisiac effect
④ It can cure digestive disorders such as headache, vomiting and gastric discomfort;
⑤ Deodorizing.

How to use patchouli oil

Diffuser use: Apply 3-4 drops to the diffuser of your choice or sniff directly.
Internal use: Take the product in capsules.
Topical use: Apply 1-2 drops to the desired area.