Description
29. Patchouli:- Pogostemon Patchouli
Physical Wellbeing
It soothes inflammation, particularly if the inflammation or irritation is a result of fever, and it also provides relief from the fever itself. Patchouli essential oil protects wounds and ulcers from developing infections and becoming septic. This oil is also “aphrodisiac” in nature. It is good for both men and women to put a spark back in the bedroom by stimulating the sexual hormones, estrogen and testosterone, which boosts the sex drive. Patchouli essential oil has been used as an aphrodisiac for hundreds of years.
Beauty Applications:
Patchouli, oil of the 60's is effective anti-inflammatory for skin, helpful in healing cracked or inflamed skin, acne, dermatitis and eczema.
Emotional Wellbeing:
This oil works great for people suffering from depression. It helps them to get over the feelings of sadness or loss and fills them with new hope. This is due to the impact that inhaling patchouli essential oil has on the hormones and various chemical reactions in the body and mind. By stimulating the release of pleasure hormones like serotonin and dopamine, feelings of anxiety, anger, and sadness simply disappear.
Warning: This oil is only for external use. This oil is not to be used by pregnant women. It is not suitable for children below the age of 10.