Obtained by steam distillation of ruptured leaves. Dark orange viscous oil with woody balsamic, spicy herbaceous odour.
Ms. Lavenda Patchouli oil is Reserve Select, (Dark, Iron Distilled), imported from India - Oak Barrel Aged. Wonderful oakiness is imparted through this process. This is absolutely the best patchouli available in the world today with a high patchouli alcohol content. The oil actually gets considerably better with time. Like a fine wine, the older the patchouli the better. The current batch in stock that we have released for sale is vintage 2009 material and is sweeter smelling than the typical Indonesian or Chinese material as well as and higher patchouli alcohol (the sesquiterpene alcohol that is the main component in patchouli oil).
Main Components: sesquiterpenes, patchouli alcohol.
Actions*: antiseptic, antifungal, antidepressant, antiinflammatory, aphrodisiac, deodorant, diuretic, insecticide, sedative.
Applications*: eczema, fungal skin infections, skin inflammation and sores, skin regeneration, depression, anexiety stress-related conditions, nervous strain, grounding and sensualising, helps in spiritual development.
Safety data: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.