Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Pogostemon Cablin Origin: Indonesia Plant Part: Leaves Scent: Extremely Rich, Woody, and Earthy Color: Deep Golden Brown Consistency: Medium to Thick Perfumery Note: Base Initial Aroma Strength: Medium Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Patchouli (Dark) Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends A member of the mint family, Patchouli Essential Oil is famous for its trademark scent. Spicy and seductive, the aroma of Patchouli is a favorite in the fragrance industry—and for good reason! Discover the calming influence of Patchouli Oil while enjoying its downright heady aroma for yourself today. Patchouli grows in many countries around the world, though 90% of Patchouli Oil production happens in Indonesia. It is a member of the  Lamiaceae family, which you may also know of as the mint or deadnettle family. Patchouli Oil has a distinct musky aroma, which is why there is such high demand for it in the perfume industry. More recently, you can also find Patchouli Oil in incense, insect repellents, and even industrial products like detergents. Patchouli Oil has also long been used for medicinal purposes due to the biological effects of its components. It contains anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. One of its major components, Patchoulol, is even used in the synthesis of a common Chemotherapy drug. Let’s take a look at the breakdown of Patchouli Oil and see how each of its different parts contributes to its whole in terms of health and wellness! Patchouli Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Patchouli Alcohol: Patchoulol is a sesquiterpene and one of the components used to synthesize the chemotherapy drug  Taxol. a-Bulnesene: Another sesquiterpenoid, a-Bulnesene, occurs naturally in plants. Its industrial role is as an emulsifier and a surfactant, with a surfactant being a component that helps to increase the surface tension of liquids. It makes a huge contribution to the Patchouli Essential Oil benefits. a-Guaiene: Guaienes are a natural component of plants. Their industrial use is for flavorings and fragrances, where they offer a spicy, earthy aroma and flavor. Seychellen: A naturally occurring compound in plants. A component that's responsible for many Patchouli Essential Oil benefits. Gamma-Patchoulene: Organic plant component. a-Patchoulene: A sesquiterpene that is natural to the Patchouli plant. Patchouli Essential Oil Uses: For Wholesale Purposes Perfume According to this article, most perfumers use Patchouli Oil every single day of their working life. This versatile oil is common in oriental scents due to its dark, dusky aroma. It is also gender-neutral, meaning it goes into scents for both men and women. Another benefit of using Patchouli in perfume is that it is effective in both low and high doses: some perfumes only contain 0.1% Patchouli, whereas others may contain up to 50%! The scent first became associated with designer fragrances back in the 18th and 19th centuries. As the o