{"product_id":"dark-patchouli-essential-oil","title":"Dark Patchouli","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.65; padding-top: 24px;\" class=\"ananda-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDark Patchouli Essential Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 4px 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePogostemon cablin\u003c\/em\u003e · Steam distilled · Leaves · Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e2026 Summer Cabinet ·  Farmed 100% Pure \u0026amp; Natural, Non-GMO \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Produced November 2011 · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/1469\/2765\/files\/BVR_Dark_Patchouli.pdf?v=1784201194\"\u003eView the Verification Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAromatic Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eAh, Patchouli—people seem to love it or hate it. This is the classic old-style dark Patchouli: deep, earthy and substantial, with old wood, balsam and the lightly musty character that longtime Patchouli lovers often seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eAs the oil settles, a faint roasted note appears—almost coffee-like—beneath the darker woody body. It is warm, dry and wonderfully tenacious, less floral than many contemporary Patchoulis and unmistakable from the first breath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis is distinctly different from the dynamically matured Patchouli held in the Ananda Reserves. It is the more traditional dark expression: a documented 2011 oil retaining the old-wood, earthy-balsamic and lightly musty character associated with a true aged dark Patchouli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor those who have been waiting for this style of Patchouli to return, this is the material we brought into the Summer Cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 0 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eThose who prefer the classic dark, earthy and slightly musty Patchouli profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eNatural perfumery as a deep, persistent base note and fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eGrounding and sensual aromatic compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eBlends that feel too bright, thin or short-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eProperly diluted body oils, massage preparations and personal fragrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRegular formulators who want an aged Patchouli with documented production history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eAbout This Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003ePatchouli is not one fixed aroma. There are distinctions between dark and slightly musty Patchouli, milder floral expressions, and oils that had developed a deeper sweetness. The differences are noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eGrowing conditions, plant selection, harvest timing, leaf preparation, partial drying, fermentation, distillation and storage all shape the oil before age is even considered. Two Patchoulis of the same botanical species can therefore smell markedly different, even when both are authentic and properly distilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis Indonesian lot carries a documented production date of November 1, 2011. It passed renewed supplier organoleptic review in January 2026, and the principal constituents shown on the current analysis summary remained within the supplier’s specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eAge alone, however, does not prove quality. An older oil may become smoother and more integrated, or it may become tired through unsuitable storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChronological age and aromatic maturation are not interchangeable. The date tells us how old an oil is; the aroma tells us what happened during that time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis material has matured through elapsed time as a documented older lot. It did not undergo Ananda’s proprietary dynamic maturation process. We selected it because customers repeatedly asked for Patchouli to return and because this lot retains the recognizable character of a traditional aged dark expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eWhich Aged Patchouli Should I Choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003e2011 Dark Patchouli\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want the classic profile: old wood, deep earth, balsam, a lightly musty undertone and a faint roasted or coffee-like nuance. It is especially well suited to regular perfumery and aromatic formulation where a traditional dark Patchouli is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/aged-dark-patchouli-essential-oil-ananda-reserves\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged Dark Patchouli from the Ananda Reserves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer a rounder, sweeter and more polished expression, with a smooth resinous body and distinctly sensual character. Only a handful of the Reserve material remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003ePatchouli’s association with textiles is one of the more unusual chapters in aromatic history. The leaves and oil were used with cloth traveling from Asia, traditionally in connection with protecting fabrics from moth damage. The aroma became so strongly associated with authentic imported textiles that European manufacturers later scented imitation goods with Patchouli to create the same impression of origin and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe Ananda Archives record Patchouli’s traditional place in skin, scalp and intimate aromatic preparations. It has long been regarded as warm and grounding in nature, particularly for those who feel excessively mental, restless or disconnected from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIts traditional sensual reputation follows the same logic. Patchouli was not regarded simply as an exciting aroma, but as one that helped re-establish a slower, more embodied connection to physical presence and intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe archives also preserve Patchouli’s ceremonial association with prosperity and abundance. These energetic and ceremonial uses belong to the plant’s historical lineage and are not presented as medical claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 14px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e*Drawn from the work of Eric R. Cêch, founder of The Ananda Apothecary, whose research and teachings we continue to restore and steward. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/about-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Eric and the Ananda legacy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eNatural Perfumery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003ePatchouli is one of natural perfumery’s classic base notes and fixatives. It slows the apparent disappearance of more volatile materials and helps carry a composition through its later drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBegin with one drop in a working concentrate or trial accord. Evaluate the complete drydown before adding more; Patchouli can quickly dominate a composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis 2011 material is particularly suited to dark woods, incense accords, amber-style fragrances, earthy florals and traditional chypre-inspired structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eInhalation and Diffusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBegin with one drop alone or as part of a larger aromatic blend. Its aroma is persistent, and considerably less is required than with a light citrus or floral oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eDiffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated room. Allow scent-sensitive individuals and animals to leave the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eTopical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eFor general adult body oils or personal fragrances, begin conservatively. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eApply sparingly to intact skin and patch test the completed preparation before broader use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eMassage and Intimate Aromatic Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eUsed at low dilution, Patchouli gives massage and anointing oils a warm, settled and sensual character. It is particularly well suited to evening preparations and blends intended to feel grounding rather than bright or stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eArchive Blending Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe Ananda Archives preserve several simple Patchouli accords from Eric R. Cêch's* original writing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatchouli and Rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 parts Patchouli to 1 part Rosemary Cineole. A strongly contrasting combination of deep earthiness and fresh aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoriander, Patchouli and Bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 parts Coriander, 2 parts Patchouli and 1 part Bergamot. A brighter treatment of the dark Patchouli base, with warmth and movement through the centre of the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium, Patchouli and Bergamot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEqual parts Geranium, Patchouli and Bergamot. A simple floral-earthy accord traditionally described in the archive as helping one feel more comfortable in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThese ratios describe aromatic concentrates. Dilute the completed blend appropriately before topical use.\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/pages\/about-us\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eCultivation and Sourcing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThis farm-cultivated Indonesian material was steam distilled from the dried leaves of \u003cem\u003ePogostemon cablin\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eIn traditional Patchouli production, the harvested leaves are commonly partially dried and may be allowed to ferment before distillation. This process changes the plant material, helps release the oil during distillation and contributes to the character of the finished aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe exact drying and fermentation protocol used for this 2011 lot is not stated in the current batch documentation. What is documented is the Indonesian botanical origin, farmed cultivation, dried leaves, steam distillation and November 2011 production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eHarvest timing, drying duration, fermentation, still design and the manner of distillation are among the reasons Patchouli oils can smell quite different before aging or maturation even begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePogostemon cablin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Patchouli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam distilled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Farmed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old wood, earthy balsam, dark, lightly musty, persistent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown-orange liquid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26Q2APA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1, 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent analysis date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent documentation valid until:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 8px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier shelf-life guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two years from opening when stored appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% \u003cem\u003ePogostemon cablin\u003c\/em\u003e essential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eBatch Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThe current supplier analysis summary reports the following principal constituents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatchoulol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.93%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulnesene \/ delta-guaiene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.28%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-patchoulene:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.58%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eEach reported value falls within the specification range shown on the current Certificate of Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eThese are selected principal constituents rather than a complete chromatographic composition. They help establish the identity and current analytical condition of this particular lot, but they do not by themselves determine its full aroma, storage history or quality tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eA GC–MS report can confirm that an oil is chemically consistent with Patchouli. It cannot tell us whether the aroma is beautiful, tired, harsh, balanced or useful in a finished composition. That still requires direct organoleptic evaluation.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bergamot-fcf-essential-oil\"\u003eBergamot FCF Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 22px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eBergamot brings a bright citrus-floral opening to the dark Patchouli base. The contrast makes the Patchouli feel clearer and more dimensional without weakening its depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/aged-indian-sandalwood-essential-oil\"\u003eIndian Sandalwood Essential Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 22px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eSandalwood smooths the old-wood and balsamic facets, giving the complete blend a longer, quieter and more refined drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/frankincense-carterii-co2-extract\"\u003eFrankincense Carterii CO₂ Extract\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 22px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003eCarterii introduces citrus, soft conifer and rich balsamic notes. It opens the composition while retaining its warmth and resinous substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003ePatchouli also blends especially well with Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Coriander, all Frankincense varieties, Ginger, Jasmine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-lavender-essential-oil\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e, Mandarin, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/bulgarian-melissa-essential-oil\"\u003eMelissa\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/myrrh-co2-extract\"\u003eMyrrh\u003c\/a\u003e, Neroli, Orange, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anandaapothecary.com\/products\/rose-otto-essential-oil\"\u003eRose\u003c\/a\u003e, Rosemary, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eNotes and Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 0 28px; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor external aromatic and properly diluted topical use only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eDo not ingest. The current safety documentation identifies an aspiration hazard if the material is swallowed and enters the airways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eMay cause skin or eye irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003ePatch test diluted preparations before broader use. Discontinue use if irritation or sensitization develops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAvoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, open wounds and broken skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIndividuals with asthma or pronounced fragrance sensitivity should begin with minimal aromatic exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eSafety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been adequately established. Consult an appropriately qualified professional before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eKeep away from heat, sparks and open flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eAvoid release into drains, soil and waterways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStore tightly closed in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eFurther Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 14px 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/research.wur.nl\/en\/publications\/the-essential-oil-of-patchouli-pogostemon-cablin-a-review\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evan Beek and Joulain: The Essential Oil of Patchouli, \u003cem\u003ePogostemon cablin\u003c\/em\u003e—A Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — A technical review of Patchouli cultivation, harvesting, leaf treatment, distillation, chemistry, sensory qualities, adulteration and toxicological considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.1177\/1934578X1200700732\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHussin et al.: Quantitative and Physical Evaluation of Patchouli Essential Oils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — A comparison of Patchouli oils produced from differently treated plant material and commercial sources, including discussion of Patchouli alcohol and the effects of raw-material treatment and storage on oil quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"display: block; clear: both; border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #c5a04a; margin: 38px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: block; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: block; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe information provided on this page has not been evaluated by the FDA. 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