The Power of Patchouli

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The Power of Patchouli

 

White flowers, tinged with purple are characterisitic of patchouli

which grows in both axillary and terminal spikes. The crop is cut two

or three times a year. Patchouli leaves are dried and packed in bales

and exported for distillation of the oil. The best oil is freshly

distilled near the plantations. It is used in coarser perfumes and

in 'White Rose' and 'Oriental' toilet soaps. Although the odor is

objectionable to some, it is widely-used both in Asia and India.

 

Sachets are made of the coarsely-powdered leaves, and before its

common use in Europe, genuine Indian shawls and Indian ink were

distinguished by the odor, which has the unusual quality of improving

with age. Therefore, the older oil is preferred by perfumers and used

to confer more lasting properties upon other scents.

 

Patchouli is a grounding oil and is used in conjunction with energy

medicine and the base or Root Chakra. Annointing our pulse points

with this oil lends a feeling of being rooted to the earth and gives

us a sense of familiarity, safety and helps alleviate fear of any

kind.

 

Patchouli:

Botanical name: pogostemom cablin

Use: stimulates new cell growth, tightens tissues, speeds healing of

sores, wounds, reducing body odor, cools fever, and repels insects.

Calms nerves, lifts depression, reduces inflammation, fights

infection, stimulates sexual desire.

Perfume Note: Base

Blends well with: Chamomile, Lavender, Helichrysum, Geranium, Clary

Sage

Source: leaves

Production method: steam distillation

Aromatherapy benefits: grounding, pervasive, calming, enhancing

Aroma type: sweet, spicy, musty, earthy

 

 

Andrew Pacholyk MS, L.Ac.

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