PATCHOULI ESSENTIAL OIL
MODE OF EXTRACTION
Patchouli oil is extracted from the young leaves which are dried and fermented prior to steam distillation and yields 2 - 3 %. This oil improves with age to have a fuller, better rounded odor
USES-
It is effective for fungal and bacterial infection and is of great help for insect bites, With its excellent diuretic properties, it is effective in fighting water retention and to break up cellulite, easing constipation and helping to reduce overweight, Patchouli oil is very effective in sorting out rough, cracked and overly dehydrated skin and is used to treat acne, eczema, ulcers, any fungal infections.
It has a great deodorizing action, and helps when feeling hot and bothered, while cooling down inflammations and assisting with wound healing.
Patchouli oil has grounding and balancing effect on the emotions and banishes lethargy, while sharpening the wits, fighting depression and anxiety. It is also said to create an amorous atmosphere
The therapeutic properties of patchouli oil are antidepressant, antiseptic, cytophylactic, deodorant, fungicide, insecticide.
PROPERTIES-
Patchouli oil has rich, musky sweet strong spicy and herbaceous smell. It is light yellow to dark brown in color and is thick oil.
The chemical components of Patchouli oil are b-patchoulene, a-guaiene, caryophyllene, a-patchoulene, seychellene, a-bulnesene, norpatchoulenol, patchouli alcohol and pogostol
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
Product Name : Patchouli oil
Batch no : BA/EO/FM/113-0508021
Mfg. Date : 05 Aug 2020
Expiry Date : 04 July 2023
Botanical name : Pogostemon cablin
INCI name : Pogostemon cablin leaves Oil
Date of retest : 04 July 2021
Oragnoleptic properties
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Specification
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Test Method
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Result
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Appearance
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Colourless to pale yellow brawn clear liquid
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Visual
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Complies
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Odour
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Pleasant and aromatics, balsamic and herbal spicy taste
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Sensory
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Solubility
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Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)
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In House Method
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Complies
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Physical Characteristic
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Refractive index @ 20 oC
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1.460 to 1.525
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BA-QC-016-008
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1.469
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Specific gravity @ 25 oC
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0.925 to 0.985
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BA-QC-016-007
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0.935
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Optical rotation
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-12.5 to -45.5
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BA-QC-016-048
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-18.5
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Acid value
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NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm
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BA-QC-016-001
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0.35
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Water content
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0.20% Max
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BA-QC-016-047
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0.15
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Chromatographic Analysis:%
Patchouli alcohol
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Min 18.5
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By GC
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22.28
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In the mention of the above product is of standards quality.
Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C
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