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Aromatherapy - Patchouli Essential Oil

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About Patchouli Oil

Patchouli essential oil has traditionally found its uses as a traditional medicine in the East. Patchouli has been used since ancient times by countries such as China, Japan and Malaysia.

Patchouli was also used for scenting clothes and the scent of patchouli is so strong that it can last for up to two weeks. In the nineteenth century patchouli is known to have been used to perfume paisley shawls.

Patchouli has also been used extensively in modern perfumery.

In the 1960’s patchouli essential oil was worn by hippies as a symbol of peace.


Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil

The main traditional uses for patchouli were as a tonic. Patchouli has also been used as a stimulant and as an antiseptic.

Patchouli is also known to have been used for treating snake bites, for treating the stings of other poisonous insects and has also been used as an insecticide.

Patchouli essential oil can also be used to help with tiredness, tension and has also been used as a treatment for obesity. Patchouli essential oil has several actions which are good for treating the causes of obesity, patchouli is reported to induce the loss of appetite and also reduces fluid retension.

Patchouli can also act as an anti-depressant and can work well on all stress related conditions and anxiety.

Patchouli essential oil can also be good for a variety of skincare treatments. This is probably due to it’s uses has an anti-inflammatory and due to it’s anti-septic effect’s. Patchouli also has cell-regeneration properties and also has fungicidal properties. From these properties a large variety of skincare problems can be treated such has acne, cracked skin, burns, athletes foot, dandruff and eczema amongst others.


Suggested Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil

Use a few drops in an oil burner or lamp ring to mask unpleasant odors or to bring the scents of Asia into your home. The scent from Patchouli will last longer than most other Essential Oils, so should be used in small quantities.

Patchouli can also have aphrodisiac effects, so a small amount added to your oil burner or blended into a massage oil, may bring a little romance to your life.