| Botonical Name | : | Pogostemon cablin |
| CAS # | : | 8014-09-3 |
| Country of Origin | : | Indonesia |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellowish brown to reddish brown Clear free flowing liquid with Sweet earthy, woody, balsamic spicy note |
| Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.9450 - 0.9700 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.5070 - 1.5120 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | Patchoulol, Alpha-Guaiene |
| Plant Part Used | : | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Patchouli is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height and provides an unusual odor that is nonetheless characteristic of patchouli when the leaves are rubbed. We offer pure patchouli therapeutic grade oil, derived from fresh fragrant patchouli herbs. The oil retains the distinctive odor which is obtained by rubbing patchouli leaves. The color of the oil depends on the distillation machine; light if done on a stainless steel vessel and dark if done on an iron vessel. But the quality of the oil we offer is unchangingly always high .CONSTITUENTS:
Alpha-Patchoulene, Beta-Patchoulene, Alpha-Bulnesene, Patchoulol, Alpha-Guaiene, Pogostol AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A base note with a medium aroma, Patchouli has an earthy aroma with light fruity notes.BLENDS WITH:
Bergamot, geranium, clary sage, lavender, myrrh.COMMON NAMES:
Karanj Oil.USES:
This oil is a very well known antidepressant. Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it an excellent astringent and antiseptic. Anti-emetic, antimicrobial and antiphlogistic, it is antitoxic in nature. It is also antiviral, bactericidal and fungicidal, which makes it a very effective deodorant. A stimulating and tonic agent, it is very much popular as a carminative, digestive, diurectic, nerving, prophylactic and febrifuge. It oil has also been used as a aphrodisiac since time immemorial.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
This Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypertensive, laxative, stomachic and tonic.