Patchouli
Pogostemon Patchouli
Description:
A perennial bushy herb, up to 3ft/1m high with large, fragrant, furry leaves and white flowers tinged with purple.
Actions:
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation of the dried leaves.
Characteristics:
An amber or dark orange, viscous liquid with a sweet, rich herbaceous-earthy, odour that improves with age. It blends well with vetivert, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium, clove, lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, myrrh, frankincense, clary sage, and oriental bases.
Perfume:
Scent:
Earthy, musky, spicy, woody, diffusive, warm, oriental, medicinal, powerful
Key Qualities:
Stimulant, in small amounts, sedative in large doses, aphrodisiac, nerve tonic, appeasing, calming, uplifting
Odour Intensity:
Very High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Acne, athlete's foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema (weeping), fungal infections, hair care, impetigo, sores, oily hair and skin, open pores
Nervous System:
Frigidity, nervous exhaustion, stress related complaints
Other Uses:
Insect Repellent (moths)
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising. However its overuse can cause loss of appetite, insomnia and nervous attacks.
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