Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin

Plant part: leaves

Processing method: steam distilled

Composition: 27-35% patchoulol,  13-21% bulnesene, 11-16% alpha guaiene, 2.5% pogostol

Patchouli is mysterious, warm and sensual.

Patchouli essential oil has potent antioxidant activity and may protect your skin.

The aroma of a high quality patchouli oil is warm, earthy and woody, with slight floral notes in the dry down.

Patchouli is one of the rare essential oils whose aroma improves with age. 

Ito et al. Sedative effects of inhaled essential oil components of traditional fragrance Pogostemon cablin leaves and their structure-activity relationships. J Tradit Complement Med. 2015 Feb 23;6(2):140-5. 

Labarrade et al. Soothing Effect of Pogostemon cablin Extract (Patchouli), via Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Modulation in Human Skin. J Cosmet Sci. 2020 Nov-Dec;71(6):425-437.

Lin et al. Prevention of UV radiation-induced cutaneous photoaging in mice by topical administration of patchouli oil. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014 Jun 11;154(2):408-18.

Thakur A. Therapeutic potential of Pogostemon cablin herb: a comprehensive review. Pharm Pat Anal. 2022 Nov;11(6):213-224.

van Beek et al. The essential oil of patchouli, Pogostemon cablin: A review. Flavour and Fragrance Journal. 2018 Jan;33(1): 6-51.