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PATCHOULI OIL- Pogostemon cablin
INTRODUCTION:
- The oil of patchouli is extensively used in perfumery industry.
- There is no synthetic substitute for oil of patchouli which increased its value and demand in the perfumery market.
- Patchouli, a native of Philippines, is a perennial, aromatic herb growing to a height 60 - 90 cm. Patchouli flourishes in partially shaded areas hence can be grown as an inter crop in coconut gardens..
- Patchouli oil is extracted from Pogostemon cablin (also known as Pogostemon patchouli) of the Labiatae family and is also known as patchouly and puchaput.
- it is also great for fighting depression and anxiety.
- It has great diuretic properties and also helps break down cellulite, while stimulating the regeneration of skin cells, speeding up healing and preventing ugly scars forming when wounds heal.
- It is a perennial, bushy plant that grows up to 1meter (3 feet) high, with a sturdy, hairy stem and large, fragrant, furry leaves, about four inches long and five inches across. It has whitish flowers tinged with purple.
- The plant is native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as 'puchaput'.
USE:
- Patchouli oil has a grounding and balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety.
- It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere.
- It is effective for fungal and bacterial infection and is of great help for insect bites.
- It could also be used as an insect repellant and is also used as a support for dealing with any substance addiction.
- With its excellent diuretic properties, it is effective in fighting water retention and to break up cellulite, easing constipation and helping to reduce overweight.
- Furthermore, it has a great deodorizing action, and helps when feeling hot and bothered, while cooling down inflammations and assisting with wound healing.
- On the skin, this oil is one of the most active and is a superb tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin cells.
- In wound healing, it not only promotes faster healing, but also helps to prevent ugly scarring when the wound heals.
- Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
The chemical components of patchouli oil are b-patchoulene, a-guaiene, caryophyllene, a-patchoulene, seychellene, a-bulnesene, norpatchoulenol, patchouli alcohol and pogostol.
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