Patchouli oil

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 12.01.2025

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Definition
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Orange-brown, viscous essential oil of the patchouli plant. The fragrance was the scent of the hippie generation and is used in fragrance compositions; direct effect on the pituitary gland. The effect is the release of endorphins!

s.a. Pogostemon cablin leaf extract (INCI)

Occurrence
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The countries of origin for the "patchouli" plant are Burma, India and Malaysia, Indonesia, northern Sumatra, China, Brazil and Africa

Field of application/use
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Used as a perfume, repellent, also in potpourris and as incense sticks. Pogostemon cablin oil is sprayed on laundry and living spaces or used in potpourris to repel moths or silverfish.

s.a. Pogostemon cablin leaf extract (INCI)

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Last updated on: 12.01.2025