Top 5 Patchouli Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

Patchouli is an essential oil that isn’t talked about as much, but has some powerful therapeutic benefits! It’s known to help support the skin, mood, and more. That’s why I’m sharing the top 4 Patchouli essential oil uses and benefits!

This essential oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine in Malaysia, Japan, and China. Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled through the leaves. Due to its strong scent, it’s commonly used in fragrances, soaps, and perfumes.

Patchouli Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

1.Reduces the appearance of blemishes

It helps promote a smooth and glowing complexion. It’s been shown to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other minor skin imperfections.

Simply add Patchouli to your daily moisturizer or face wash. You can also dilute this essential oil with equal parts jojoba oil. Then, apply it topically.

2. Grounding

It helps provide grounding and helps balance emotions. Simply add three to four drops in a diffuser to achieve these effects. You can also apply one to two drops to back of your neck after a long day of work.

3. Naturally repels insects

Patchouli essential oil helps to naturally repel insects. You can add 5-10 drops to a spray bottle filled with water and a tbsp of witch hazel and spray as needed.

4. Uplifting

This oil has uplifting properties. You can either add 4-6 drops in a diffuser or add a couple drops to a warm-water bath.

3 Patchouli Diffuser Blends:

Patchouli essential oil is great to use as part of a diffuser blend. I love pairing it with Wild Orange in the diffuser, and here are some other great blends you can use.

• 3 drops Patchouli
• 3 drops Citrus Bliss or Wild Orange 

• 2 drops Patchouli
• 3 drops Grapefruit
• 2 drops Ylang Ylang

• 3 drops Patchouli
• 3 drops Lavender

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All the best,

Reeni

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