~ Pogostemon Cablin ~

A member of the mint family, this bushy, evergreen, aromatic herb is native to the Asian tropics. It has tiny pinkish-purple flowers, but it's the furry leaves that contain the unique, characteristic scent of patchouli. The square stem reaches up to one meter high.

Uses:
Beneficial against cellulite and water retention. It is used in deodorant, personal fragrance, incense and as an insect repellent. Room diffusion can uplift emotions and create an aphrodisiac effect.

Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with water for use as hydrosol.

Botanical Name:
Pogostemon cablin

Oil Characteristics:
Yellow to golden brown in color, the oil is thick and emanates an intense, earthy, spicy, musky, sweet fragrance. In perfumery, it's a base note.

Chemical Characteristics:
b-patchoulene 2.9 - 3.8% a-guaiene 13.1 - 15.2% caryophyllene 3.3 - 3.9% a-patchoulene 5.1 - 5.9% seychellene 8.6 - 9.4% a-bulnesene 14.7 - 16.8% norpatchoulenol 0.5% patchouli alcohol 32.0 - 33.1% pogostol

Chemical Profile:
b-patchoulene 2.9 - 3.8% a-guaiene 13.1 - 15.2% caryophyllene 3.3 - 3.9% a-patchoulene 5.1 - 5.9% seychellene 8.6 - 9.4% a-bulnesene 14.7 - 16.8% norpatchoulenol 0.5% patchouli alcohol 32.0 - 33.1% pogostol

Uses:
Beneficial against cellulite and water retention. It is used in deodorant, personal fragrance, incense and as an insect repellent. Room diffusion can uplift emotions and create an aphrodisiac effect.

Directions:
Use in oil burner: add a few drops to water. Mix with water for use as hydrosol.

Botanical Name:
Pogostemon cablin

Oil Characteristics:
Yellow to golden brown in color, the oil is thick and emanates an intense, earthy, spicy, musky, sweet fragrance. In perfumery, it's a base note.

Chemical Characteristics:
b-patchoulene 2.9 - 3.8% a-guaiene 13.1 - 15.2% caryophyllene 3.3 - 3.9% a-patchoulene 5.1 - 5.9% seychellene 8.6 - 9.4% a-bulnesene 14.7 - 16.8% norpatchoulenol 0.5% patchouli alcohol 32.0 - 33.1% pogostol

Chemical Profile:
b-patchoulene 2.9 - 3.8% a-guaiene 13.1 - 15.2% caryophyllene 3.3 - 3.9% a-patchoulene 5.1 - 5.9% seychellene 8.6 - 9.4% a-bulnesene 14.7 - 16.8% norpatchoulenol 0.5% patchouli alcohol 32.0 - 33.1% pogostol

Physical Properties:
Specific Gravity at 25°C- 0.950 - 0.975 Refractive Index at 20°C- 1.507 - 1.515 Optical Rotation at 20°C - (+) 48.0°- (-) 65.0°

Specific Gravity at 25°C- 0.950 - 0.975 Refractive Index at 20°C- 1.507 - 1.515 Optical Rotation at 20°C - (+) 48.0°- (-) 65.0°

Production Method:
Steam Distillation- dried leaves

Warnings:
Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children. Possible skin irritant; test on small area of skin and dilute if necessary, before use. NOT TO BE TAKEN INTERNALLY