6 Benefits Of Patchouli Essential Oil (And How To Use It)

Looking to clear the mind, soothe skin irritations or strengthen your immunity? Patchouli Essential Oil may be the answer you’ve been searching for.  

Appreciated by the Tamil people of India for hundreds of years, Patchouli Essential Oil is highly regarded for its medicinal, aromatic and cosmetic benefits.  

Here, we’ll look at some of its most noteworthy advantages, as well as how to use this popular essential oil.  

Table Of Contents
What Is Patchouli Essential Oil
Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil
Popular Ways To Use
How Do You Know If You Have Quality Patchouli Oil
Considerations For Use
Reviews

Both Patchouli Essential Oils possess incredibly similar therapeutic benefits. These include: 

Can’t seem to shake feelings of stress and anxiety? Patchouli Essential Oil is known as one of the best essential oils for stress.  

Rich in Patchoulol, it’s believed to ground and balance emotions – a lifesaver for those struggling with stress, anxiety or insomnia.  

Even better, Patchouli Oil is known to soothe the central nervous system and stimulate the production of dopamine and serotonin. These hormones are known to expel feelings of negativity and depression while promoting relaxation and ease.  

Quick tip: Diffuse Patchouli Oil whilst practicing yoga or meditation to enjoy its incredibly calming and grounding abilities.  

With Patchouli Essential Oil in your skincare routine, you can say goodbye to those expensive anti-aging serums – hallelujah!  

That’s right, Patchouli Oil’s natural toning abilities have been seen to tighten the skin whilst reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Even better, it’s thought to penetrate scar tissue, reducing the appearance of wounds and acne scars whilst restoring skin pigmentation and appearance. 

Patchouli Oil’s anti-inflammatory properties have been recognised in Asian folk medicine for centuries. It was traditionally utilised to treat skin irritations and is still widely appreciated today for treating dryness, acne and eczema.    

Quick tip: To help relieve dryness and balance oil production, dilute Patchouli Oil accordingly and apply to the skin for a youthful, glowing complexion. 

Looking for the secret to long, healthy and shiny locks? Patchouli Oil may be the haircare saviour you’ve been searching for. 

Boasting a wealth of anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and astringent properties, Patchouli Oil is known to treat painful and irritating scalp conditions like psoriasis, eczema and dandruff. A healthy scalp encourages the growth of stronger, longer and healthier hair.  

Not to mention Patchouli Oil will leave your hair with a beautifully floral aroma. What’s not to love! 

Did you know Patchouli Oil is a common ingredient in a variety of natural cleaning products?  

That’s right, its antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties make it a fantastic essential oil for cleaning. Not to mention it leaves surfaces with an incredibly pleasant aroma.  

Patchouli Oil is widely known as an all-rounder for general wellbeing.  

It boasts a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and febrifuge (fever reducing) properties, known to boost the immune system and help ward off fever, colds and infections.  

Even better, its antibacterial and expectorant properties may shift phlegm and mucus in the nose and throat – the source of that dreaded congested feeling.  

Quick tip: Burning up from a fever you can’t seem to shake? Dilute Patchouli Oil accordingly and apply to your hands, neck and stomach. It’s cooling properties may bring down your body temperature, offering some much needed relief.  

Patchouli Essential Oil is believed to have insecticidal properties, making it a popular natural alternative for chemical filled insect repellants.  

In fact, one 2015 study looking into the insecticidal activity of essential oils found Patchouli Oil to be toxic against two species of mosquito. However, the study also noted in this instance, essential oils were less effective than man-made pesticides. 

There any many ways to enjoy this popular essential oil, with some of our favourites including: 

To indulge in Patchouli Oil’s relaxing and rejuvenating properties, simply add a few drops to a warm bath. The steam will rise and enhance the oil’s beautiful aroma, instilling feelings of ease and tranquility.  

Want to create your own chemical free surface cleaner? Add 10-15 drops of Patchouli Oil and ½ cup of white vinegar in a bottle and shake well.  

To give your scalp some much needed loving, this pre-shampoo treatment is a must-try!  

Simply add a few drops of Patchouli Oil to Castor Oil, massage into your scalp and cover with a shower cap overnight. In the morning, wash out the solution with your regular shampoo and conditioner.  

While Patchouli Oil’s musky and earthy aroma is beautiful on its own, it also blends well with a variety of other essential oils.  

It works particularly well with other floral scents like Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot. Alternatively, some of our favourite diffuser blends include: 

• 2 drops Patchouli Oil 
• 3 drops Lavender Oil 
• 2 drops Cypress Oil 

• 2 drops Patchouli Oil 
• 2 drops Lavender Oil 
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang Oil 

Quick tip: To easily create this and other spring inspired blends at home, see our Spring Blooms or Spring Garden Essential Oil Packs.  

Patchouli Essential Oil’s popularity has led to a rise in synthetic blends. So, to ensure you’re buying pure, quality Patchouli Oil, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the following things. 

1. The oils Latin name, in this case Pogostemon cablin, listed on the bottle. If a product doesn’t have the Latin name listed, it’s probably a mix of synthetic fragrance oils.    
2. Oil packaging is in a dark glass bottle. This will prevent light and heat from damaging the oil.
3. The label clearly states ‘100% pure Patchouli Essential Oil’. This will ensure the product isn’t blended with any other oils.  
4. Be sure to check the expiry date if buying in store.
5. The product clearly states where the oil is from.
6. Be wary of a very low price. It could be an indicator of low quality or adulterated essential oils.

At AWO, we ethically source our Patchouli Essential Oil from Indonesia and do not dilute it with any other ingredients. This means you’re getting 100% pure Patchouli Essential Oil naturally extracted via steam distillation.

AWO’s Patchouli Oil is 100% pure and therefore very concentrated, so you should always dilute it before using topically. To avoid any possible skin sensitivity, we always recommend performing a skin patch test before slathering any essential oil over your skin. 

Essential oils are extremely potent and will cause serious harm if ingested.  

We also recommend storing your Patchouli Essential Oil in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring it is not directly exposed to sunlight and out of reach of children or pets. 

“Love the citrus and floral scent, very calming and uplifting as described”
Yi (Verified Customer)

“Delightful aroma and fabulous packaging”
Vicky (Verified Customer)

“This oil has a gentle fragrance which I love. I used it in my vaporiser and to fragrance the body lotion I have made”
Suzie (Verified Customer)