Botanical name: Pogostemon cablin
Origin: Indonesia
Plant part: Leaves, steam distilled
Chemical family: Sesquiterpenes 55.8%, Sesquiterpenols 35.6%, Oxides 2.92%
Main components: patchoulol 33.2%, α-bulnesene 15.09%, α-guaiene 14.5%
Shelf life: suggested 20 years
Aroma: Base note. Earthy, spicy, rooty, balsamic, herbaceous, peppery, woody.

Therapeutic properties:  analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, CNS sedative (sedative to the nervous system), cooling, immunostimulant, skin healing, emotional balancing

Suggestions: Add to cream, lotions, massage oils, gels, diffuser, sprays, aromatherapy inhalers, balms, lip balms.
Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritating. Caution to avoid while breast feeding as it could pass into the breast milk.

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