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Patchouli MD Indonesia
Pogostemon cablin
Chemotype: patchoulol type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- molecular distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 60 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for molecular-distilled patchouli oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorPregnancy-safety data for Patchouli oil are limited/undocumented rather than affirmatively cleared; the reviewed public consumer-safety reference advises avoiding use during pregnancy and breastfeeding as a precaution, noting no CIR report and only a general LactMed listing rather than oil-specific findings.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is limited to directly readable public product-spec data for the Indonesian molecular-distilled grade sold as Patchouli MD Indonesia. Public pages verified in this pass identify the oil as Indonesian Pogostemon cablin obtained by molecular distillation, and the publicly readable Ventos specification sheet publishes the quantitative anchor as patchoulol >65% rather than a full public GC/MS constituent table.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchouli alcohol | 65% | 65–65% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePATCHOULI OIL MD 65% PATCHOULOL https://www.ventos.com/index.php/en/?codi=001_GGSJHHYJVG_5116&option=com_evsa&task=documentacion.mostrar (page 1, line 27: ASSAY (% GC) PATCHOULOL > 65%; page 0 lines 7-12 identify Pogostemon cablin leaves and molecular-distilled patchouli oil) |
Profile source: PATCHOULI OIL MD 65% PATCHOULOL; PATCHOULI OIL INDONESIA MD|LMR Naturals; IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Patchouli Essential Oil · https://www.ventos.com/index.php/en/?codi=001_GGSJHHYJVG_5116&option=com_evsa&task=documentacion.mostrar ; https://www.iff.com/scent/lmr-compendium/patchouli-oil-indonesia-md/ ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20241119150148e_Patchouli_IFRA_51.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, calming effect
- reported to support relaxation and easing of occasional stress
- used in perfumery as a smooth, refined earthy base note and fixative
- traditionally associated with promoting emotional balance and sensuality
- valued in molecular-distilled form for a cleaner, less harsh top character
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- max_dermal_pct 100 is an archive normalization of the IFRA certificate's not-restricted leave-on result; the certificate does not publish a numeric leave-on cap.
- A directly readable public full GC/MS report for the exact Patchouli MD Indonesia grade was not located in this pass; the public product data verified here publishes only the patchoulol assay and a qualitative odour description.
- The 0-100 odor_intensity value is a normalization of public qualitative odor descriptions for Indonesian patchouli MD rather than a source-native numeric measurement.