Botanical name: Pogostemon patchouli
Parts used: Leaves
Country of origin: Indonesia

This essential oil is obtained from the leaves of the shrub, Patchouli has a soothing and sensual fragrance capable of arousing physical energies; it also has strong antiseptic properties. Particularly suited to dry and mature skin.

Precautions: Patchouli oil has quite a strong aroma and may be too much for some people and may cause loss of appetite. It can be a sedative in low doses and a stimulate in high doses.