Salubell Essentials® Patchouli

Description

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Name: PATCHOULI (Pogostemon cablin)

Chemotype (aromatic molecules): Patchoulol, alpha-guaiene, delta-guaiene

Distilled part: Leaves

Extraction method: steam distillation

MORPHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION

Evergreen bushy plant of the Lamiaceae family that grows to the height of 1 m, with a strong pilose stem, big leaves, and fragrant velvety white flowers with purple nuances. It is native to Southeast Asia, and nowadays is extensively cultivated in South America and other tropical regions.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (ORGANOLEPTIC):

• Colour and appearance: dark brown
• Scent: characteristic and woody

CHEMICAL FAMILY OF THE AROMATIC MOLECULES: Patchoulol

Belongs to the group of Sesquiterpenes.

CULINARY ACTIVITY:

Patchouli has been used for thousands of years and it used to be a very valuable plant. This chemotyped essential oil is increasingly being used to add an exotic touch to well-seasoned dishes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Take it always diluted, 1-2 drops in 250 g of nourishment (juice, tea, salads…). Maximum 1 a day.

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