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Patchouli Incense

The essential oil of Patchouli is extracted by steam distillation of the leaves. The leaves need to be shade dried and partially fermented before distilling. The yield is 2-3%. Fresh Patchouli essential oil has a sharp, green fragrance, and needs to age to develop the deeper, earthier aroma of a good patchouli oil. Patchouli essential oil should always be aged and will continue to improve the longer it sits. The colour of the oil will deepen from a light yellowish, pale red to a deep, dark amber upon ageing, and the oil will become more and more viscous. 

Patchouli essential oil is used as a topical remedy for skin problems such as acne, eczema, inflamed, cracked, chapped and irritated skin. It is known as a cell rejuvenator and helpful in healing wounds and scars. As an anti fungal, Patchouli oil has been used to treat Athlete's Foot. It is a general tonic and stimulant and helps the digestive system. It is also anti microbial, antiseptic and helps relieve itching.  For the hair, Patchouli oil has been used for dandruff and to aid oily hair. In the East Patchouli is used to place between linen to keep bed bugs away, in sachets and in pot-pourri. The therapeutic properties of Patchouli are: anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative and tonic.  

It is Patchouli and Camphor that gives Indian ink its characteristic smell.   Patchouli can assist with stress related conditions and anxiety; and is also helpful in cases of substance addictions.