{"product_id":"organic-patchouli-essential-oil-50ml","title":"Organic Patchouli Essential Oil (50ml)","description":"\u003chr class=\"_hr_1x4zg_140\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich, earthy oil with a deep, exotic character that only improves with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatchouli belongs to the mint family, native to Malaysia and India, where it is known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003epuchaput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The name patchouli itself derives from the Tamil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003epachchai ilai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning simply \"green leaf.\" The young leaves are harvested, dried, and fermented before steam distillation, a process that gives Patchouli its characteristic depth and complexity. Unusually, this is an oil that genuinely improves in fragrance and richness with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically Indian cashmere shawls were packed with dried patchouli leaves before export to Victorian England - not just for the fragrance, but to protect from moths. The distinctive scent became so associated with genuine Indian cashmere that English buyers would refuse shawls that didn't carry it. In the 1960s and 70s, patchouli became iconic in Western counterculture, and it remains one of the most recognisable and evocative essential oil fragrances in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Eastern countries, patchouli has long been used in potpourris and sachets placed between linens and clothing - valued for its fragrance and its natural \u003cstrong\u003einsect-repelling properties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich, deep, musky-sweet fragrance with spicy, woody undertones and an earthy, grounding base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1x4zg_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop notes: Earthy, fresh, slightly herbal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiddle notes: Sweet, spicy, rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase notes: Deep, musky, woody, balsamic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1x4zg_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatin Name: Pogostemon Cablin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Plant Used: Dried Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtraction Method: Steam Distillation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1x4zg_146\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiffusion: Use 2–3 drops in a diffuser — Patchouli is rich and long-lasting, so a little goes a long way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopical: Always dilute with a carrier oil before applying to skin. For external use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance \u0026amp; Blending: A classic base note in perfumery — blends beautifully with bergamot, cedarwood, sandalwood, and frankincense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLinen \u0026amp; Home: Add a few drops to a sachet for naturally fragrant drawers and wardrobes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1x4zg_107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003ePatchouli Oil (Pogostemon Cablin). Contains naturally occurring allergens including Linalool, Eugenol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Wisdom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57383131414908,"sku":"PreOrg-04","price":47.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/0391\/7180\/files\/ancient-wisdom_organic-essential-oil_50ml_patchouli.jpg?v=1788252039","url":"https:\/\/healthrange.co.uk\/products\/organic-patchouli-essential-oil-50ml","provider":"HealthRange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}