How is Pure Patchouli Oil Extracted?
Be it any essential oil, it is either extracted from the leaves or from the flowers of its plant. Same is the case with patchouli essential oil. It is steam distilled from the leaves of patchouli plant. Prior to distillation, the patchouli leaves are dried, piled and then bailed. This process results in fermentation of the leaves, which therefore weakens the cell walls of the oil containing cells. Weakening of these cell walls, further helps you in extracting a higher amount of oil. Chemical Composition of Patchouli Essential Oils The most important ingredient of the oil of patchouli is patchouli alcohol, which is more popularly known as patchoulol. Patchouli oil derives its aroma from patchoulol and therefore the recommended usage of patchoulol in the oil is always more than 30%. Other important constituents of the patchouli essential oil are Beta-Caryophyllene and esters. Uses and Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil Natural patchouli oil fragrance make
