Product

Patchouli 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 (Natural)

Batch no               : BA/EO/FM/114-1507201

Mfg. Date             : 15 July 2020

Expiry Date         : 14 June 2023

Botanical name  : Pogostemon cablin

INCI name           : Pogostemon cablin leaves Oil

Date of retest       : 14 June 2021

 

Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Test Method

Result

Appearance

Colourless to pale yellow brawn clear liquid

Visual

Complies

Odour 

Pleasant and aromatics, balsamic  and herbal spicy taste

Sensory

 

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)

In House Method

Complies

Physical Characteristic

 

 

 

Refractive index @ 20 oC

1.485 to 1.525

BA-QC-016-008

1.510

Specific gravity @ 25 oC

0.925  to 0.985

BA-QC-016-007

0.965

Optical rotation

+22.5 to -55.5

BA-QC-016-048

-30.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

BA-QC-016-001

0.35

Water content

0.20% Max

BA-QC-016-047

0.15

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Patchouli alcohol

 

 Min 18.5

 

 

By GC

 

29.28

 

 

In the mention of the above product  is of standards quality.  

 

Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C        

 

         

 

  Analyst                                                                                Q.C. head