INDONESIAN PATCHOULI ESSENTIAL OIL

Scientific Name: Pogostemon cablin

Botany:Patchouli is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is 50 to 90 cm tall, grows well in temperate and humid climates, has long green hairy leaves, the flowers and seed buds are very fragrant and flower in the afternoon.

Origin and Hisotry: Native to India, patchouli has become the symbol of the country for its use in the daily life and in Indian traditions, such as perfume, incense, ceremony, repellent, Ayurvedic medicine. The name Patchouli is said to be derived from the word "patchoi", meaning scent in Hindustan, referring to its use as a perfume. Patchouli has been used for thousands of years, it became very valuable, the first European traders exchanged a pound of Patchouli with a pound of gold, the Romans used it as an appetite stimulant, while in Egypt, it is said that the Pharaoh Tutankhamun requested that 10 gallons of patchouli oil be buried with him in his tomb. It has been used extensively in traditional Asian medicine, especially in Malaysia, China, and Japan. It has been throughout history a powerful aphrodisiac. 

Origen: Indonesia

Aromatic Biochemistry: 
patchoulol, pogostol, bulnesene and alpha guayeno

Therapeutic Properties: Antidepressant, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, healing, pseudostogenic, phlebotonic and lymphotonic, digestive tonic, general stimulant and tonic, insect repellent.

Therapeutic Uses: Amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea, premenopause, hot flashes, venous circulatory problems (varicose veins and hemorrhoids), lymphatic disorders, flatulence, diarrhea, vomiting, acne, eczema, cracks, fungal infection, insect repellent, depression.

Energetic Aromatherapy: Linked to the Muladhara Root Chakra, its color is red, its element is Earth.
Indonesian Patchouli essential oil stimulates desire, physical and mental strength, helps to overcome our limitations and releases our sensuality. 

How to Use: 
- By Diffusion:5 to 10 drops in a diffuser of your preference.
- On the Skin: 3 drops of essential oil + 6 drops of vegetable oil. 
- Oral Administration: 2 drops of essential oil mixed with honey, twice a day, for varicose and heavy legs.

Employment Precautions: 
Flammable. Oral use for medical indication. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with the eyes. Not recommended for children under 3 years of age, and pregnant or lactating women.
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