Patchouli oil

pogostemon patchouli

Back to essential oils list


Patchouli oil is extracted from the leaves and herbs of the pogostemon patchouli.



Lavender oil <br>

Index

Scents

Uses

Major Growing Regions

Toxicology

Therapeutic Uses

Value and Pricing

Beauty and Skin Care

Also See

Resources

References



Scents

A hippie scented base or middle note.


Uses

Aromatherapy, therapeutic, Perfumery, cosmetics


Major Growing Regions



China - Jan to Dec
Indonesia - Jan to Dec
Madagascar
Japan

^ Essential Oils Crop Calendar


Toxicology

Oral: external use
Comments: None known.

Recommended Dosages and Quantities - Possiably one of the best guides around to learn more about theraputic essential oil safety in massage and aromatherapy is Robert Tisserands Essential Oils Safety Guide, in the back is a guide covering safety with most essential oils. disclaimer toxicology is a guide and consult a qualified medical practitioner on the dosage that is right for your.


Therapeutic Uses

Antibiotic, antiseptic, antifungal. Vein tonic. Dandruff, acne, eczema, skin inflammation. Insecticide.

Information on theraputic uses are only a guide and you should consult a professional manuals of aromatherapy for more information.

Value and Pricing

Produced in average quantities with an average price compared to other essential oils.



Beauty and Skin Care

Dry Skin.



Also See

List of essential oils
Aromatherapy Oil

Resources

1. Books and Reports - Excellent resources

2 . Articles - Published information on Essential Oils

3. Discuss - Essential Oil Community Forums

4. Buy Patchouli oil - The Aroma Marketplace

References

I highly recommend the references used below. They have been invaluable in compiling this definiation of Patchouli oil and all the writers are experts in their fields. Oilganic has a comprehensive library of books and reports on essential oils.

1. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, PH.D.

2. The World of Aromatherapy, edited by Jeanne Rose and Susan Earle

3. Medical Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt

5.The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy: Over 600 Natural, Non-Toxic and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health - Beauty - a Safe Home Environment, Valerie Ann Worwood

 

Disclaimer
This information is just a guide and readers should consult their medical practitioner before using essential oils.

Tweet



oilganic logo
Copyright 2008 Oilganic.com