Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a bushy herb from the mint family with stems reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small, pink-white flowers. Easily recognized for its rich, musky-sweet fragrance, Patchouli is regularly used in the perfume industry as well as in scented products such as laundry detergents and air fresheners. Patchouli is beneficial to the skin in many ways. It is often used to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and minor skin imperfections and to promote a smooth, glowing complexion. The fragrance of Patchouli provides a grounding, balancing effect on emotions.

• Grounding, balancing effect on emotions
• Promotes a smooth, glowing complexion
• Reduces the appearance of blemishes
• Recognized for its musky-sweet aroma

COMMON USES
• Combine with Peppermint and apply to the forehead, temples, or back of the neck after a long day of work
• Add three to four drops in a diffuser to help provide grounding and balance emotions
• Combine with Vetiver and apply to the bottoms of feet to help calm emotions

APPLICATION
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

CAUTION: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON QUALITY
The information provided here on the properties and uses of essential oils do NOT apply to all essential oil brands. Because of lenient industry standards and a lack of regulation on terms such as "natural" or "pure", much of what you find at the drug store is not a therapeutic grade of essential oil and may lack real quality or even contain contaminants.

The Best Essential Oil Brands follow these guidelines:

1) Proper plant varieties
2) Grown in their indigenous region around the world
3) Grown without chemical pesticides, herbicides, etc
4) Harvested with precise timing to ensure peak properties
5) Extracted with proper temp and pressure to preserve oil molecules
6) Third-party testing of each and every batch
7) Stand behind the internal use of their oils