patchouli oil

essential oil

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patchouli plant

  • patchouli leaves
    In patchouli: Uses

    Patchouli essential oil is obtained from the shade-dried leaves by steam distillation. The oil is widely used in the manufacture of soaps, perfumes, detergents, cosmetics, and deodorants, although patchouli is not the dominant fragrance in many of these products. Patchouli essential oil has pleasing musky…

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