Natural by Nature Patchouli oil 10ml
Natural by Nature
£4.69
Patchouli oil is a exotic and penetrating aroma; strong, musty, earthy and smoky, this scent improves with age.
This grounding aroma is very helpful at times when you need help seeing things more clearly, it acts as an antidepressant and is very effective in anxiety states. Its stimulating properties can combat lethargy, however in high doses it can be a sedative.
Physically, it can be helpful to the digestive system as well as aiding with headaches and fevers. It has anti-inflammatory properties which can treat cracked skin, weeping sores and can relieve insect and snake bites. Patchouli is known to have regenerative effects and can be very useful in skin-care, particularly for those with skin allergies. This oil can aid with skin complaints such as acne, eczema, aging, dandruff, cracked skin and fungal infections.
Within other uses, patchouli is an effective insect repellent, and is a great addition with body lotions and bath oils to add a hint of mystery.
Origin & History
Patchouli is native to Malaysia and the Philippines and is currently cultivated in China, India, Brazil and Indonesia. It has been widely used over the years within Asian medicine as an antiseptic, antidepressant and aphrodisiac. Long prized for its strong scent, it is said that the Indians used patchouli to perfume their fabrics and to keep away moths. A similar method was adopted during Victorian times; dried patchouli leaves were placed between the folds of shawls and to this day patchouli is still used as a popular method of perfuming and protecting linen from bed bugs. It is known to be one of the best natural fixatives and is popularly used within oriental scented perfumes, as well as within skin-care, aesthetics and dermatology.
