Pogostemon cablin
The hippie renewal
Source: Indonesia
Extraction: Steam distillation of dried & lightly fermented leaves.
Blending Factor: 3
Odour Note: Base
Characteristics:
Patchouli is amber to dark orange, viscous liquid with a very rich, sweet, herbaceous, earthy odour that improves with age.
Safety Precautions:
Nontoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising.
History:
Patchouli is native to tropical Asian regions and was widely used incense, perfumes and insect repellents. The west’s introduction to patchouli began early in the 19th century when fascination grew about the layers of crushed herb sprinkled liberally in shipments of carpets, fabrics and clothing imported from India and the Middle East.
The dried leaves were not placed for aesthetic purposes but as insect repellent, a use for which the east had always used patchouli. Patchouli became the signature scent of the hippie generation of the 1960’s where it was used to mask the tarry odour of marihuana.
Therapeutic Actions:
Enhances:
Alertness, endurance, energy, gentleness, purpose, fulfillment, sexuality, calming peacefulness, grounding, clearing, uplifting, circulatory stimulant
Reduces:
Anxiety, depression, listlessness, conflict, nervous exhaustion, insomnia, sexual fears
Uses:
Circulation, Muscle, Joints: Cellulite, fluid retention, varicose veins
Nervous system: Libido, insomnia, nervous exhaustion, stress related conditions
Skin: Acne, cracked/chapped, tinea, ringworm, fungal infections
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.
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Naughty Nights Massage
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Focus and Unite your thoughts
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Tinea Taming
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Patchouli
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3
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Patchouli
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3
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Patchouli
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2
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Clary Sage
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4
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Orange
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4
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Cedarwood
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2
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Ylang Ylang
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3
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Geranium
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3
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Tea Tree
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2
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Total drops
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10
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Total drops
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10
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Total Drops
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6
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In Carrier
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20 ml
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In Carrier Oil
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20 ml
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Footbath
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Or bath
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Or bath
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