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This website's testimonials and products are specific to Young Living Essential
Oils, unless otherwise noted.
Patchouli Essential Oil (Pogostemon cablin)
Patchouli Essential Oil sometimes called "the scent of the ' 60s," has a musky, earthy,
exotic aroma with sensual properties. In Eastern cultures it is commonly used around
the house to provide general support for health and to help release negative emotions
so that problems can be kept in proportion. It is very beneficial for the skin,
helping to reduce a wrinkled or chapped appearance. Patchouli is a general tonic
that helps with the digestive system and occasional queasiness.*
Most essential oils work best when blended
with each other. The right combination will enhance the effects and power of the
essential oils. For some basic "oil recipes", check out our Recipe page or visit
our Essential Oil Blends store for some outstanding "Ready-Blends", created by
Young Living.
Body Systems Affected: Skin
Uses: Patchouli essential oil is a digester of
toxic materials in the body. It may also help with acne, curbs the appetite,
insect and snake bites, cellulite, congestion, dandruff, depression, digestive
system, relieves itching from hives, chapped and tightens loose skin, protects
against UV radiation, water retention, weeping wounds, weight loss and prevents
wrinkles.
In French medicine it is used for allergies, dermatitis, eczema, hemorrhoids and
tissue regeneration.
Historical Uses: The Asian people used
Patchouli for centuries to fight infections, cool fever, tone the skin and body
and as an antidote for snake and insect bites. It was also used to treat colds,
headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and halitosis (bad breath)
Aromatherapy Effects: Patchouli is sedating,
calming and relaxing, allowing it to reduce anxiety. It may have some influence
on sex, physical energy and money.
How to use: Apply to
Vita Flex Points and directly on area of concerns. Diffuse
Dietary Supplement Uses: When using as a supplement, dilute
one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid such as goat's or rice milk or 1 drop in a tsp.
of honey. Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for internal consumptions by the FDA.
Safety: Do not use on children under 6 yrs old. For children 6 years and older use with
caution and greater dilution.
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This
product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Eczema Relief
"Patchouli and lavender work great for eczema. My daughter will sometimes get
eczema breakouts on her ear lobes and behind her ears when she wears earrings.
She applies the patchouli and lavender neat, and blended together, to her
earlobes and the back of her ears to heal the skin, it only takes a couple of
applications and the rashes disappear! We found that the patchouli alone works
great, but the smell is too strong for her, so we added the lavender to help
with that."
Rosacea and Allergies
"I have suffered from seasonal allergies and rosacea for several years. Not only
do my eyes itch terribly, but the skin around my eyes and the tops of my cheeks
itch as well. Because of my rosacea the added irritation of the allergies cause
my skin to really burn.
Last night I used 2 drops neat of patchouli, rubbed into the skin below my eyes
and across my cheeks. Within minutes I felt relief. I did the same this morning
when my allergies again flared up and felt the same relif. There is still slight
itching in my eyes, but there is no itching or burning where I applied the
patchouli."
Additional testimonials and application suggestions for Patchouli
Essential Oil can be found at Oil Testimonials.
