Patchouli oil

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Essential oil; is used in fragrance compositions.

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Countries of origin for the plant "patchouli" are Burma, India and Malaysia. Its oil has always been used for perfumes in these countries. Apparently it also acts as a repellent. Patchouli oil is used to spray laundry and living rooms.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer