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Oils, patchouli

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Oils, patchouli structure

Oils, patchouli 

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Description

Patchouli oil is produced by steam distillation of the dried leaves of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth. (Lamiaceae). It is a reddish-brown to greenish-brown, more or less viscous liquid with a characteristic, slightly camphoraceous, woody balsamic odor.
d
20
20
0.952–0.975; n
20
D
1.5050–1.5150; α
20
D
?60 ° to ?40 °; solubility: 1 vol in not more than 10 vol of 90% ethanol at 20 °C; acid number:max. 4; ester number:max. 10.
The patchouli shrub

Oils, patchouli Basic Attributes

282-493-4

Characteristics

0.963 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

287 °C(lit.)

230 °F

n20/D 1.509(lit.)

LD50 orl-rat: >5 g/kg FCTOD7 20,791,82

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

RW7126400

Oils, patchouli Use and Manufacturing

The botanical properties of patchouli oil (Pogostemon patchouli)(patchouly) are described as astringent, anti-inflammatory, decongestive, and tonic. It can be stimulant in low doses, and sedative at high doses. Its botanical attributes make it useful for acne, aged and chapped skin, and skin redness. In Asia, it was a renowned antidote against insect and snake bites. Also used as a perfume in soaps and cosmetics to impart a long-lasting aroma. This oil has a strong, sweet, musty, and very persistent fragrance. The patchouli leaves are dried and fermented prior to distilla tion. It may produce an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.

Drug Function and Efficacy

This product mainly has antiemetic, analgesic, antispasmodic, cellular immune function enhancement and antibacterial effects.

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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