Health Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil
Health Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a flowering plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Patchouli is native to Southeast Asia and is now cultivated in tropical climates around the world.
Traditionally, patchouli has been used to treat colds, headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insect and snake bites.
Patchouli is known for its fragrant essential oil. Patchouli oil is extracted from its dried leaves and twigs.
Patchouli essential oil has so many benefits.
Patchouli oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-depressant, anti-septic, astringent, aphrodisiac and pain relieving properties.
Patchouli oil is rich in antioxidants including alkaloids, flavonoids and terpenoids.
Patchouli oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to relieve depression, stress, calm your nerves, control your appetite and to help boost your libido.
Patchouli oil may help promote skin health and anti-aging. Patchouli oil may help treat dermatitis, acne or dry cracked skin.
Patchouli oil may also promote hair health. Patchouli oil may help treat oily hair or dandruff.
Patchouli oil may promote sleep due to its sedative properties.
Patchouli oil may also promote oral health killing the bacteria that causes bad breath, cavities, and preventing tooth decay.
Patchouli oil may also help treat respiratory issues such as clearing congestion, treating dry throat, asthma, bronchitis, sinus headache and pharyngitis.
Essential oils should always be properly diluted before applying it on the skin or for aromatherapy.
Patchouli oil may interact with certain medications such as blood thinners. You should avoid using patchouli oil if you have a bleeding disorder or will be undergoing surgery of had recent surgery.
As always consult with your physician.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patchouli
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6272783/