Patchouli dark oil 10ml

You may find that Patchouli blends especially well with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, lavender and myrrh.

Add 2-3 drops to a vaporiser to help lift the mood and soothe any tension. Dilute to a maximum of 1% in a carrier oil and use in massage to help balance emotions and relieve stress. Try blending with baking soda and coconut oil to make an all natural deodorant. Add 2-3 drops to a bath along with other balancing oils such as Rose, Jasmine or Lavender to help you de-stress and rejuvenate. Add 3-4 drops to 5ml of shampoo or conditioner base and enjoy its wonderfully soothing aroma as you shower and help reduce the appearance of dandruff.

Patchouli is also popular as a natural skin tonic  when diluted; it may also offer balance to oily and combination skin types.

Patchouli has also been widely used as a deodorant; its unmistakable scent has been used for centuries in perfumes, incense and all sorts of other uses (it is believed that Queen Victoria used Patchouli to protect her linen chests from moths).

It's deeply earthy, exotic and powerful aroma can be emotionally balancing for many. When burned or vaporised it is reputed to be good for calming nervous tension and relieving anxiety and lethargy.