10 ml Patchouli Essential Oil

Latin Name : Pogostemon Cablin.
Part of Plant Used : Dried Leaves.
Source : Indonesia.
Extraction Method : Steam Distillation.

Patchouli Oil is extracted from the Pogostemon cablin plant of the mint family and has a rich musky-sweet, spicy smell. The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'. The word patchouli is derived from Tamil 'pachchai ilai' meaning, simply, 'green leaf.' Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves, which are dried and fermented before steam distillation. This oil deepens in fragrance and character with age, offering a wonderfully rich addition to your daily routine.

In eastern countries, patchouli oil is traditionally used in potpourris and sachets between linen and clothes for its lingering, earthy fragrance. The oil is wonderful for creating a calming, grounded atmosphere and setting a warm, inviting mood in your living space. When used in a diffuser, it fills a room with an evocative, cozy aroma. Used in bath water or as part of your personal care routine, it adds a luxurious sensory touch to your daily rituals.

It seems that patchouli was placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England, to protect the merchandise and impart its signature scent. Without this distinct aroma of dried patchouli leaves, the shawls could not be sold in England. In Europe and America, patchouli oil and incense was immensely popular in the 1960s and 70s as a signature lifestyle fragrance. In many Asian countries, patchouli is also appreciated for its rich cultural heritage and traditional uses.