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Patchouli Molecular Distilled
Pogostemon cablin
Chemotype: high-patchoulol type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation followed by 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
- 55 / 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
- moderateTisserand & Young (Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed.) note that patchouli oil may inhibit blood clotting (linked to its alpha-bulnesene content affecting arachidonic acid/PAF pathways) and advise caution with anticoagulant medications, and avoidance in cases of major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, and other bleeding disorders.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record is anchored to the publicly readable Hermitage/Good Scents description for the specific oil sold as Patchouli Molecular Distilled Essential Oil. The directly readable public quantitative data for this exact product is the published 65% patchoulol content; no public full constituent assay was reachable in this pass.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patchouli alcohol | 65% | 65–65% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourcePatchouli Molecular Distilled Essential Oil; The Good Scents Company patchouli oil molecular distilled entry https://hermitageoils.com/product/patchouli-molecular-distilled-essential-oil/; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1619001.html (Patchouli Molecular Distilled 65% Patchoulol) |
Profile source: Hermitage Patchouli Molecular Distilled Essential Oil; The Good Scents Company patchouli oil molecular distilled; NHR Organic Oils IFRA 51 Conformity Certificate Organic Patchouli Essential Oil · https://hermitageoils.com/product/patchouli-molecular-distilled-essential-oil/; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1619001.html; 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, high-purity earthy-woody base note and fixative
- traditionally associated with promoting emotional balance and sensuality
- valued for reduced harshness and cleaner top-note compared to crude distillate
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 · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- A directly readable public full GC/MS report for the exact Hermitage molecular-distilled patchouli oil was not located in this pass; the public quantitative data verified here is the published 65% patchoulol content.
- The 0-100 odor_intensity value is a normalization of public qualitative odor descriptions for this molecular-distilled patchouli oil rather than a source-native numeric measurement.