Commercial Uses of Patchouli Oil

  • Patchouli oil in Aromatherapy

Patchouli oil is highly therapeutic and is used in aromatherapy for curing stress-related lifestyle problems. It calms nerves and provides general relaxation.

  • Patchouli oil in Perfumery

Patchouli is used widely in perfumery industry as an ingredient for manufacturing some well known oriental perfumes. Since the odour of patchouli oil is strong and herbaceous with a spicy fragrance and it blends well with other aroma oils of sandalwood, geranium, vetiver, clove etc, it is highly favored as an ingredient in perfume manufacturing, especially for making heavy perfumes.  Since there is no substitute for patchouli oil and it cannot be synthetically replaced, patchouli oil has a unique place in perfumery industry.

  • Patchouli oil as an Insect-Repellent

Patchouli oil may be used as an all-purpose insect repellent.

  • Patchouli oil as an Ingredient in Incense 

Patchouli oil, sometimes in combination with sandal wood oil, is used as an important ingredient in making some famous brands of East Asian incense sticks.

  • Patchouli oil as an Ingredient in Breath-Freshener

Patchouli oil is an important ingredient in some brands of breath fresheners. It is often blended with anise and clove to get desired results.

  • Patchouli oil as an Ingredient in Cosmetics and Toiletries

Since patchouli oil has a strong pleasant odour, it is used as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps, detergents, after-shave lotions and many other toiletry products.

  • Patchouli oil as an Ingredient in Cigarettes

In combination with sandal wood oil, patchouli oil is used in blending of tobacco.

  • Food Uses of Patchouli Oil

In very low concentration (2 ppm), patchouli oil is used as a food flavouring agent. It is used to flavour foods, beverages, candies, baked products, meat preparations, desserts and chewing gum.

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  • Therapeutic Uses of Patchouli Oil

Patchouli oil has several medicinal properties. Major among them are:

  1. Antifungal: Patchouli oil is a natural remedy for fungal infections such as athlete’s foot
  2. Anti-inflammatory: Patchouli oil reduces inflammations and swellings when applied externally
  3. Antiseptic: Patchouli oil destroys skin infections
  4. Aphrodisiac: Patchouli oil promotes reproductive and sexual health
  5. Antiviral: Patchouli oil kills viruses
  6. Anxiolytic or Anti-depressant: Patchouli oil is used as an anti-panic or anti-anxiety agent. Patchouli oil heals problems due to mental agitation such as tension, insomnia and anxiety
  7. Rubefacient: Patchouli oil improves skin blood circulation. It is a well known tissue regenerator which stimulates growth of new skin cells
  8. Hair treatment: Patchouli oil treats dandruff
  • Effect of Patchouli Oil on Physical Health

Patchouli oil is used as health-stimulating agent to alleviate pains; destroy fungal, viral, and bacterial skin infections; improve blood circulation throughout the body; encourage sweating to cure fevers; strengthen digestive system; and for healthy skin growth.

  • Effect of Patchouli Oil on Mental and Emotional Health

Patchouli oil is known for their calming, relaxing and stress-relieving properties. The oil may also be used as a natural remedy for many skin problems such as open pores, acne and pimples, eczema, cracked and bruised skin, and wrinkles.

  • Therapeutic Uses of Patchouli Fresh Leaves

In Chinese traditional medicines, a decoction prepared from fresh leaves of patchouli is used as a home remedy to treat nausea, vomiting, cold, headaches and diarrhea. In some countries, a paste made from fresh leaves is used to heal burn.

  • Uses of Patchouli Dried Leaves

Dried leaves of patchouli are used for pot-pourri.

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