{"id":15453,"date":"2019-03-02T09:12:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-02T16:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=15453"},"modified":"2022-08-01T14:56:05","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T20:56:05","slug":"9-things-you-never-knew-about-patchouli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/9-things-you-never-knew-about-patchouli\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things You Never Knew About Patchouli Essential Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"

The earthy, complex nature of Patchouli essential oil<\/a> makes it easy to rave about. Whether we\u2019re using it on its own or in some of our favorite blends such as DiGize<\/a>\u2122 and Peace & Calming<\/a>\u00ae, Patchouli oil is versatile in its uses and benefits. Its musky scent makes it popular for use in soaps and perfumes, either used as a distinctive aroma on its own or to blend with other complementary scents.<\/p>\n

Free spirits have<\/span> been drawn to Patchouli oil\u2019s unique aroma for a long time.<\/strong><\/span> If you know anyone from the Woodstock era, see if the scent brings back any fond memories, or if you know anyone from the Napoleonic era, see if they recall it fondly from their favorite perfumes. (Just kidding. If you know anyone from the Napoleonic era, they\u2019re probably ghosts.)\"Patchouli<\/a><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s plenty more to know about Patchouli essential oil<\/a> and its uses. These nine <\/strong><\/span>fun facts<\/strong> <\/span>will give you all the Patchouli prowess you need!<\/p>\n

1.<\/strong><\/span> Patchouli is part of the mint family, but it has a powerful, musky scent<\/strong><\/span>\u2014meaning you probably won\u2019t find anyone chewing Patchouli-flavored gum! Instead, it\u2019s used topically and aromatically throughout the world.<\/p>\n

2.<\/strong><\/span> Steam distillation helps us carefully extract Patchouli essential oil from the leaves of this low, bushy shrub that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

3.<\/span><\/strong> Yogis can get some of Patchouli oil\u2019s benefits when they integrate it into their practice. Diffusing it or applying a few drops topically beforehand can help create a calming and grounding<\/strong><\/span> atmosphere.<\/p>\n

4.<\/span> <\/strong>This complex oil contains the naturally occurring constituents patchoulol, bulnesene, and alpha-guaiene, which contribute to Patchouli essential oil\u2019s versatility.<\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> <\/span>Looking to add some sultry scents<\/strong><\/span> to sudsing up? The deep, earthy aroma makes Patchouli oil soap incredibly popular, but to get even more Patchouli in your life, try using Patchouli oil in our DIY lotion bar recipe<\/a> in place of the Lavender for an update on a classic.<\/p>\n

6.<\/span><\/strong> Use it as a woodsy base note when creating a personal perfume. Patchouli oil perfume will help you stand out, without drama. Try our DIY perfume tutorial<\/a> to perfect your scent!\"Magnify<\/a><\/p>\n

7.<\/span><\/strong> Get skin that will make your friends ask what your secret is! Patchouli oil may improve the appearance of dry and dull skin,<\/strong> <\/span>so apply 2\u20133 drops to your face as part of your nightly regimen for a healthy, youthful glow.<\/p>\n

8.<\/span><\/strong> Patchouli essential oil can help your family wind down<\/strong><\/span> after a long day when you diffuse it to create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.<\/p>\n

9.<\/span> <\/strong>Enjoy the benefits of Patchouli essential oil in other Young Living products such as Magnify Your Purpose\u2122 <\/a>and Abundance\u2122.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Now that you\u2019re full of Patchouli power, try it with one of our other unique oils! Check out this post for the perfect Patchouli partner: 8 Things You Didn\u2019t Know about Helichrysum.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Which Patchouli fact interested you the most? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Tell us about it in the comments!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From yoga practice to your favorite perfume roll-on, Patchouli\u2019s complex and calming aroma will become your new go-to after learning these facts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5614],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n9 Patchouli Oil Uses & Benefits | Young Living Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Patchouli oil is versatile in its uses and benefits. Its musky scent makes it popular for use in soaps and perfumes. 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