ESSENTIAL OIL | 5 ML
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Patchouli
Patchouli is a reminder that beauty becomes richer with age.
While most essential oils devolve as time goes by, this botanical evolves into a sublime treasure. In the heart of Indonesia, artisan farmers harvested and distilled Patchouli just for us. Patchouli is a botanical whose world travels are as rich and complex as its aroma. We invite you to explore the story below.
DETAILS
- Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin
- Plant Part: Leaves & Stems
- Quality: Organic
- Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
- Origin: Indonesia
- Source: Directly from the Producer
- Aroma Note: Base
- Aroma Nuances: Earthy, rich, with hints of fresh soil balanced by slightly green notes, due to its recent distillation. The drydown is warm and sultry. A unique opportunity awaits to set aside this newly distilled oil to age over time.
THE STORY
Long before Patchouli became one of perfumery's most recognizable notes, its fragrant leaves traveled quietly alongside some of the world's most treasured textiles. Dried Patchouli was tucked among fine cashmere shawls and silks as they journeyed from India to Europe, where its distinctive aroma helped protect valuable fabrics from insects during months at sea. Over time, the scent itself became a mark of authenticiy, and merchants recognized that a genuine imported shawl was often accompanied by the unmistable fragrance of Patchouli. As demand for these luxurious textiles grew throughout Europe during the nineteenth century, Patchouli became closely associated with the romance and mystery of distant lands. Its connection to Indian craftsmanship and their celebrated shawls captivated collectors and aristocrats alike.
By the 19th century, perfumers had embraced Patchouli for different reasons. Its remarkable depth, logevity, and ability to support other aromatic materials as a shapeshifter established it as one of the great foundation notes in perfumery. Complex, enduring, and remarkably versatile, Patchouli continues to bridge worlds, carrying with it a history that stretches from the textile markets of India to the finest fragrance compositions today.
OUR STANDARDS
Integrity and quality are at the heart of our mission at Nomad Botanicals. We source our single origin essential oils and absolutes directly from trusted ethical sources and directly from the producer as often as possible. We also distill essential oils ourselves, from time to time. With more than 25 years of experience in the aromatherapy field, we feel honored and humbled to share our life's work with you, so you can enjoy the awe-inspiring benefits of botanicals.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
- For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
- Drug interaction, may inhibit blood clotting; avoid use in the case of anticoagulant medication, major surgery, peptic ulcer, hemophilia, other bleeding disorders (Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014)
- If essential oils come into unwanted contact with skin or mucous membranes, a traditional method for mitigating this is to douse the area in a fatty/carrier oil. Common kitchen oils like olive oil are effective. Essential oils are lipophilic, meaning they love oils and fats. This is why they are drawn to the fatty/carrier oil. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they hate water. For this reason, putting water on the skin will push the essential oil further into the skin.
- The FDA has not evaluated information on our website. The information is based on traditional uses and does not come with any claims on diagnosing, treating, healing, curing, or preventing any diseases or conditions.
- Extra precautions or avoidance of essential oils are recommended for people who are: children, elderly, pregnant or nursing, or have medical conditions.