Patchouli
Botanical Name : Pogestemon Cablin
Common Names : Patchouli, Paachothi, Patchpan.
Major Producers : India & South East Asia.
Aroma : Earthy, Exotic Labiate Flavour, a bit Sweet at lighter concentrations.
Part used : Leaves.
Description and History: Many people who know Patchouli, will relate it with some kind of erotic experience from a past sojourn to India or Eastern Mysticism. Patchouli is, actually, much more than some memorable sex.
Along with Neem, Patchouli is the most important component, in the traditional medicines of India for treatments of skin disorders. It is a vital ingredient in many natural cosmetics for skin care. Off all the aromatic oils, patchouli have the best skin care properties, including anti wrinkle properties.
In the late Sixties when New Age, powered by Indian Mysticism traveled from India to the west, Patchouli went along.
Today, she sits in a high throne in the court of aromas and does not look likely to be unseated anytime soon.
Patchouli is an evergreen shrub of the Labiate family, which depends on thick alluvial soil and plenty of water to survive, is a native of the Western Ghats in South India and Sub-Himalayan rain forests.
Patchouli is among the few aromatic oils that get better with maturity.
Principal Chemical constituents : Patcholol, Patchoulene, Benzaldehyde, Cinnamic, Cadinene, Eugenol & Luglivol.
Aromatic / Medicinal properties : Anti Bacterial, Anti Fungal, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Insect repellant, Deodorant.
Contemporary Applications : Perfumery, Incense, Soaps, Cosmetics, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda.
Incensum Patchouli Incense: For making Incensum Patchouli incense, semi-dry leaves of partial fermentation is ground
into the masala mix. The Patchouli leaves are sourced directly from medicinal plant farms in South India. Fine tuning
of the fragrance is achieved by adding precise quantities Patchouli essential oil to the masala mixture.
Evaluation of Samples tested: Excellent start; an immediate and clear feel of Patchouli with a very faint sweetish
undertone. Consistent and soft Fragrance body through out the session, approximately one hour. Abrupt finish, without
a long lingering effect like Jasmine.
Burn rate: Medium. Average burning time: 65 Minutes. |
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