Patchouli

Aroma:

Warm, rich, musky aroma – strong earthy tones. 

How To Use:

 

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well).

Uses

  • Grounding Effect On Emotions – Useful in Meditation
  • Joint Pain
  • Supports Balance 
  • Improves Skin
  • Calming Effects
  • Supports Healthy Muscle/Cartlidge/Joint Function
  • Helps With Anxiety and Dizziness
  • Stimulates Circulation
  • Respiratory Support 

Interesting Facts:

  • It was commonplace for silk traders of the oriental to pack the valuable silk that they were trading with dried patchouli leaves. Patchouli has shown strong evidence of being an insect repellent. 
  • Centuries ago, European traders would exchange a pound of gold for a pound of patchouli.
  • King Tut had 10 gallons of patchouli oil buried with him in his tomb.
  • The infamous Napoleon Bonaparte attained some of these patchouli scented cashmeres, through his vast travels to Egypt.  He then brought them back to France.  This mysterious scent of patchouli and its origin were kept a secret, and it was not until the year 1837, that the smell and the source were identified to the remainder of the western world.

Recipes

Joyful Peace Diffuser Blend Recipe

  • 2 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • 3 drops Bergamot essential oil
  • 3 drops Wild Orange essential oil

Anti-Aging Face Serum

  • 30 mL Jojoba oil
  • 7 drops pure Vitamin E oil
  • 2 drops of Frankincense oil
  • 1 drop of Patchouli essential oil
  • 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops of Helichrysum essential oil

Grounded Roller Recipe

  • 10 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • 10 drops Balance essential oil

Then top off with your preferred carrier oil.

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