Patchouli oil

Patchouli oil is made from the dried leaves, young leaves and shoots of a plant called Pogostemon cablin. It is used for the production of medicine. Patchouli oil is used to treat colds, tumors, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is also used to treat bad breath and in particular bad breath caused by the consumption of alcohol. Patchouli oil is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. In industrial production, patchouli oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

How does patchouli oil work?

Patchoulioil may help fight certain types of bacterial and fungal infections.

How effective is patchouli oil?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of patchouli oil for colds, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, bad breath and tumors. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of patchouli oil in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Patchouli oil appears to be safe and harmless in food-grade quantities. However, there is insufficient information on the safety of using larger medicinal quantities.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of patchouli oil during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid patchouli oil.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between patchouli oil and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of patchouli oil depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for patchouli oil. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.