Patchouli Essential oil
Best for: Rich, earthy base notes and grounding diffuser blends
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, sourced from Indonesia. It has a rich, warm, earthy, sweet-herbaceous aroma and acts as a deeply grounding base note that gives a blend depth and staying power.
Its warm, earthy scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with calm, balance and easing everyday tension, and it is a classic in grounding diffuser blends. Unusually, its aroma deepens and improves with age when stored well. It pairs beautifully with citrus, florals and woods. It may inhibit blood clotting, so check with a healthcare professional before skin use if you take anticoagulant medication.
- Rich, warm, earthy, sweet-herbaceous aroma
- Grounding base note that adds depth and staying power
- Traditionally associated with calm, balance and easing tension
- Pairs well with citrus and florals such as bergamot, orange, lavender and geranium
Blends well with: Bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender, myrrh, sandalwood, cedarwood and orange
About this oil
Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Pogostemon cablin, sourced from Indonesia. It has a rich, warm, earthy, sweet-herbaceous aroma and acts as a deeply grounding base note that gives a blend depth and staying power.
Its warm, earthy scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with calm, balance and easing everyday tension, and it is a classic in grounding diffuser blends. Unusually, its aroma deepens and improves with age when stored well. It pairs beautifully with citrus, florals and woods. It may inhibit blood clotting, so check with a healthcare professional before skin use if you take anticoagulant medication.
- Rich, warm, earthy, sweet-herbaceous aroma
- Grounding base note that adds depth and staying power
- Traditionally associated with calm, balance and easing tension
- Pairs well with citrus and florals such as bergamot, orange, lavender and geranium
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, grounding room aroma. Try 2 drops patchouli with 3 drops bergamot and 2 drops lavender.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Patchouli Essential oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Pogostemon cablin |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Brown to reddish-brown, slightly viscous liquid |
| Aroma | Rich, warm, earthy and sweet-herbaceous |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Indonesia |
| Shelf life | Up to 48 months, and the aroma improves with age |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Patchouli is a mild skin irritant. It may inhibit blood clotting, so check with a healthcare professional if you take anticoagulant medication. It may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
