Beneficial properties of patchouli essential oil
Essential oil is a mixture of odorous substances that are obtained from plant materials by pressing or distillation.
Essential oils have a fairly wide range of applications; they are used for aromatizing rooms, in cosmetology, medicine, as additives to massage products and for bathing; add 4-6 drops of patchouli essential oil to the water. Each type of oil has certain properties. This article will focus on patchouli essential oil.
Other uses
Patchouli has many uses as an aromatic oil for well-being and as an ingredient in perfume. You can dry the leaves yourself and then use them in a potpourri - boil a few leaves in a pan to scent the air in your home.
The plant has traditional uses as a shampoo when the leaves are ground with goo (entada) and lemongrass.
Crushed leaves and plant tops can act as an insecticide and help get rid of cockroaches, moths and even leeches. Young leaves will have the strongest flavor and become a more concentrated oil.
Patchouli oil, with its distinctive musky, sweet, spicy aroma, is widely used as a base note and anchoring ingredient in modern perfumery. In fact, you will be surprised to know that some of the well-known and much-loved fragrances today contain patchouli as a base note.
It grows in the form of a low-growing bush, from the Lamiaceae family, and its homeland is the Philippine Islands, but it is also found on the island of Java and in Singapore.
Production of patchouli essential oil
Patchouli essential oil is obtained from a plant of the Lamiaceae family. To produce oil, dry leaves of the plant are used, treating them with dry steam. The essential oil contains patchouli alcohol, alpha-patchoulene, bulnesen, eugenol. Patchouli oil has a mustard-greenish color, is very dense and heavy, so it is difficult to remove from the bottle; to do this, you need to warm it slightly in your hands or with warm water.
Patchouli is native to Malaysia. The leaves of the plant first appeared in Europe in 1826, they were brought along with Indian fabrics. European merchants added patchouli to cloth bales to protect goods from insects.
In Malaysian, Chinese and Japanese medicine, patchouli has been used as a stimulant, antiseptic and stomachic. Patchouli was also the main remedy for snake bites. Arab healers used it to treat fever. Several hundred years ago, the smell of patchouli was used by wealthy ladies to attract the attention of men. The resinous aroma of patchouli was a kind of calling card of wealthy ladies. And healers sold tinctures from this plant to their wealthy clients for preparing and taking “money baths.”
A few words about the famous
It was already mentioned above about the oil, for the production of which only patchouli leaves are used (although the pictures on the bottles show the flower itself). They have a large number of different components that make patchouli oil a real treasure in alternative medicine, perfumery, cosmetology, etc. Patchouli essential oil is used for a variety of purposes and directions; its use has long been dependent on the imagination of people. The most active area is cosmetology, perfumery can be placed in second place, but alternative medicine, such as aromatherapy, is in third place. Essential oil combines with almost all other oils. Indonesian ylang-ylang varieties are often paired with Philippine treasures. Patchouli and sandalwood also make a good fragrant composition.
Patchouli essential oil is used in aromatherapy
Another plant that makes a great combination with patchouli is lavender. It unusually neutralizes tart and spicy odors and creates a delicate, subtle aroma. Patchouli is a very “friendly” plant, since its oil is combined with derivatives of almost all plants - aromas, extracts, oils and extracts, but lavender, ylang-ylang and sandalwood are its “best friends”.
Oils of patchouli and other exotic plants can no longer be called difficult to obtain; they can be purchased at almost any pharmacy and in a wide variety of forms. Patchouli drops are very convenient to use and dispense, unlike the case with a regular bottle without a drop dispenser. In any recipe that requires the use of this product, you can see a certain dosage, that is, the number of drops, so a bottle with a corresponding spout is the most convenient and popular.
Do not forget that the form does not affect the content in any way. Magic components do not lose their abilities even when mixed with other cosmetic products. This is precisely the uniqueness of the Philippine plant - it “knows how to adapt” to any conditions and methods of use.
Patchouli is a beautiful green herbaceous shrub from the mint family. The herb features delicate pinkish-white flowers and fragrant leaves that have been used for centuries in perfumery due to their wonderful and strong aroma. Patchouli essential oil is phenomenal with extraordinary health benefits.
Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
The plant is an aromatic shrub that can grow up to 1 meter in moist, rich soils. Leaves are 7-10 cm long, ovate. Variable purple-green color when grown in full sun, but turn bright green in the shade. Small, thin, pinkish flowers are bordered by long spines. Once the plant blooms, you will notice that the flowers are more fragrant than the leaves. The leaves, flowers and seeds all have a stronger aroma when crushed. Crushing some of the stems and leaves in your hands will release a strong aroma around the garden.
Patchouli is tolerant to Australian conditions. Its natural habitat is in Malaysia and India, so it prefers humid and tropical conditions. However, it is not difficult to create a suitable environment in your own garden.
Patchouli essential oil and the nervous system
Patchouli essential oil has a beneficial effect on the emotional sphere, it has a calming and antidepressant effect. It stimulates the nervous system, activates emotional, mental and physical processes. Promotes the development of intelligence and creativity. Relieves depression and excessive nervousness; for this you can use the following recipe: take two to three drops of oil with herbal tea.
As a medicine, patchouli oil has anti-inflammatory and restorative properties, and is effective in treating influenza. The oil is used to treat obesity; it can reduce appetite and optimize digestion. Relieves inflammation of hemorrhoids, and also has a mild diuretic and decongestant effect.
Reviews on the use of patchouli oil for the face
“I’ve been using patchouli oil for a long time. I prepare homemade masks and scrubs with it, I just smear it on my face, combining it with Aevit. The skin is tightened, looks fresh, pimples and inflammation have disappeared"
“I get sick often. Due to a runny nose, the skin on the wings of the nose turned red and became rough. My recovery usually takes about 3 days. I mixed olive oil and 1 drop of patchouli oil. The next morning the skin was normal color!!! I'm sure it was the patchouli oil that had this effect, not the olive oil. I definitely recommend it to everyone"
“I make softening and moisturizing masks with patchouli oil. I drip 2 drops of patchouli oil into the cooled, colorless henna. I apply it to my face, except for the area around the eyes. I hold it on a little, but don’t wait for it to dry completely, then I wash it off with light massaging movements. The mask helps with skin dehydration"
“I’ve been using patchouli for a very long time. Mainly for cosmetic purposes, I add it to day or night cream. The rejuvenating effect was not long in coming. This is relevant after 25 years, when the skin needs to be constantly maintained in good condition.”
Human energy and eff. patchouli oil
Patchouli oil has an effect on the human energy field . Helps increase the flow of energy into the first and fifth chakras . In addition, it helps to cope with any situation where intuition and analysis are needed, and develops a feeling of love and kindness.
In cosmetology, the oil is used to treat skin infections, acne and other types of skin inflammation. Promotes rapid skin regeneration and wound healing. Eliminates sagging skin, helps get rid of orange skin.
Patchouli oil has a magical effect, since it is under the influence of the Sun, the oil can bestow creativity, love, and prosperity. Patchouli essential oil protects against loss and attracts wealth. Therefore, it can be used to attract money or increase it. To do this, you can spread patchouli oil on your wallet or banknote. In Europe, there is another way: add five drops of oil to bath salts, this will be good for both your wallet and your health.
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POGOSTEMON PATCHOULI Essential oil PATCHOULI (100% natural), Elfarma, 5 ml.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PATCHOULI ESSENTIAL OIL has a herbaceous-spicy, woody-balsamic scent with a hint of smoke, earth and resin. Widely used in men's cosmetics and perfumes. In cosmetics:
Patchouli essential oil is suitable for caring for any skin type.
This oil has a reputation as a tissue regenerator, as it perfectly improves the elasticity of the skin (including the bust and abdomen), smoothes out scars and wrinkles. It perfectly helps with acne and skin inflammation, heals small scars and acne marks, and generally improves the protective functions of the skin. Refreshes, moisturizes, gives the skin a healthy appearance, renews and smoothes. Well tightens enlarged pores. In body care, it helps tighten contours and increase skin elasticity. Adds shine to hair and treats dandruff. Prevention:
Effective for impotence and frigidity.
Repellent, used as a fragrance for wardrobes and a moth repellent. Eliminates swelling, burning and pain from insect bites. Emotional impact:
Relieves depression, excessive nervousness, increases concentration, stimulates sexual desire.
Gives a surge of strength, vigor and optimism. Activates intellectual activity, imagination and intuition. Recommended dosages:
Aroma lamps: 5-8 drops of oil per 15 square meters.
m. area. Aroma medallions: 1-2 drops. Aroma combing: apply oil to the teeth of the comb. Baths: dissolve 6-7 drops in an emulsifier (sea or table salt, honey, cream) per 200 liters of water. Inhalations: add 1-2 drops of oil to a bowl or plate with hot water and, leaning over this solution, cover your head with a towel, close your eyes and inhale the vapors for 7-10 minutes. Erotic massage and intimate cosmetics: 10 drops per 15 ml of base oil. Compresses: warm oil compresses – 3 drops per 10 ml of base oil on the area of inflammation, pain, injury. Enrichment of cosmetics: 1-3 drops per 5 ml of base. Cosmetic ice: mix 4-6 drops of oil with 1 teaspoon of honey or cosmetic cream, dilute in 200 ml of water, freeze in portions. Wipe face, neck, décolleté in the morning and evening. Rinse: mix 2 drops with 0.5 teaspoon of emulsifier (soda, salt, honey) per glass of warm water. Nasal drops: 1 drop per 2 teaspoons of carrier oil. Contraindications:
individual intolerance to the oil components, avoid contact with eyes, use in small doses after consultation with an aromatherapist.
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