Patchouli

Patchouli oil has a grounding and balancing effect on the emotions
and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression
and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere.

It is effective for fungal and bacterial infection and is of great
help for insect bites. It could also be used as an insect repellant and
is also used as a support for dealing with any substance addiction.

With its excellent diuretic properties, it is effective in fighting
water retention and to break up cellulite, easing constipation and
helping to reduce overweight.

Furthermore, it has a great deodorizing action, and helps when
feeling hot and bothered, while cooling down inflammations and assisting
with wound healing.

On the skin, this oil is one of the most active and is a superb
tissue regenerator, which helps to stimulate the growth of new skin
cells. In wound healing, it not only promotes faster healing, but also
helps to prevent ugly scarring when the wound heals.

Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and
overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, acne, eczema, sores,
ulcers, any fungal infections, as well as scalp disorders.

• Burners and vaporizers
  • In vapor therapy, patchouli oil can be used to fight anxiety and
    depression, while at the same time creating a very amorous atmosphere
    and acting as an insect repellent.
• Blended massage oil or in the bath
  • As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, patchouli oil can
    help to fight depression, skin and scalp complaints, fungal infections,
    fluid retention, help to break down cellulite and also assists with
    constipation, overweight and dermatitis.
• Neat
  • Patchouli oil can be applied neat with a cotton bud on insect bites.
• Lotions and creams
  • In a lotion or cream, patchouli oil can be used for general skin
    care, as it has superb tissue regenerating properties, to help
    rejuvenate the skin and stimulate the formation of new skin cells, while
    fighting infections. It also speeds up healing, while preventing the
    wound forming ugly scars and is effective for acne, eczema, weeping
    sores, ulcers, slow healing wounds, scalp disorders, as well as other
    fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot.

Patchouli oil blends particularly well with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender and myrrh.