Patchouli

100% pure and natural essential oil of documented organic origin (Certificate CE-009577-2015) in an 11.3 ml (0.34 fl. oz.) glass bottle ; this product, also suitable for food use according to EC Regulation 1334/2008, is completely free from: stabilizers, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and treatments (even of semi-finished products) with gamma rays and has been packaged and sealed as it came, i.e., without having undergone any transformation and/or alteration of any kind and in the most diligent observance of all laboratory precautions. According to EC Regulation 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, provided they are very pure, many essential oils (including Patchouli) are declared "food flavorings" and can therefore be taken as supplements.

Attention

Absolutely avoid the " do-it-yourself" internal use of essential oils,as this can be highly dangerous. It is advisable to always proceed with a medical prescription issued exclusively by a competent and qualified professional.
As per the declaration of conformity published in the brochure, the plant-based raw materials selected and processed for the production of this essential oil are of scrupulous and certified organic origin. This, in concrete terms, guarantees the provenance of the material from a farm management system that substantially limits the use of fertilizers and pesticides, in order to protect both the harvest and the environment, as well as promote sustainable agricultural development.
The information leaflet included with the packaging contains all the information regarding the natural preparation, including the analytical bulletin, declaration of conformity, botanical description, and the possibility of use as a " food flavoring", etc.

Patchouli essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the dried and fermented leaves of the plant; it appears as a dark, orange-brown, viscous liquid with a distinctive, rich, and sweet, herbaceous-earthy scent. The scent, somewhat reminiscent of mold, intensifies with age.

Patchouli essential oil blends well with Benzoin absolute as well as the essential oils of: Agarwood, Ambrette, Bergamot, Bucco, Cinnamon, Cedar, Cistus, Copaiba, Frankincense, Myrrh, Opoponax, Ravensara, Clary Sage and Vetiver.

Patchouli essential oil, a well-known natural fungicide, has proven antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and stimulating properties, as well as being an effective insect repellent. It is also prized for its antidepressant and aphrodisiac properties, which have been attributed to it for centuries.
In the East, it is still common to treat seborrhea of ​​the scalp by rubbing it with patchouli oil, thanks to its proven trichological properties. The use of this product to deodorize clothes and linens, rightly considered an effective prophylactic, is also very ancient.

Patchouli essential oil is used in cosmetics and perfumery both as a fragrance component and as a fixative. Oriental-inspired soaps and cosmetics often contain this essential oil in their formulas. It is also widely used in the food industry, both in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and as a masking agent.

Native to tropical Asia (Indonesia and the Philippines), patchouli is widely cultivated—beyond its native regions—in China, India, Thailand, and Malaysia, both for its oil and as an antidote to venomous snakebites.
It is a bushy herbaceous plant that grows to nearly a meter tall, with a sturdy stem, large, fragrant leaves, and white, purplish-red flowers clustered in spikes.