Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli Essential Oil comes from the Pogostemon cablin plant, a member of the mint family. It carries a musky-sweet and slightly spicy fragrance. The plant grows mainly in Malaysia and India, where people traditionally call it “puchaput.”

The name patchouli comes from the Tamil words “pachchai ilai,” which mean “green leaf.” Producers collect the young leaves, dry and ferment them, and then extract the oil through steam distillation. As the oil matures, its scent becomes deeper and more powerful.

Traditional and Modern Uses of Patchouli Essential Oil

• In many eastern countries, people placed dried patchouli leaves in potpourri and sachets. This practice freshened linen and clothing and also helped to keep insects away.
• You can diffuse the oil in an aroma burner or diffuser to fill the room with a grounding, earthy scent.
• Adding a few drops to bathwater creates a soothing and fragrant bathing experience.
• When you dilute it with a carrier oil, you can massage it into the skin.
• Many people enjoy using its rich fragrance in natural perfumes, incense, and candles.

Historical Background

Patchouli has played an important role in trade and culture for centuries. Merchants layered dried leaves between Indian cashmere shawls before shipping them to Victorian England. This method not only protected the fabric from moths but also added a scent that made the shawls highly desirable. Later, during the 1960s and 70s, Patchouli Essential Oil and incense became extremely popular in Europe and America. People valued its deep aroma, and as a result, it became a signature scent of that era. In addition, many Asian traditions have continued to value patchouli for its unique qualities.

How to Use Essential Oils

• Diffusion: Add to an essential oil diffuser or oil burner to fill the air with fragrance.
• Topical Use: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to the skin.
• Inhalation: Inhale directly from the bottle or place a few drops on a tissue.
• Bath: Add a few drops to warm bathwater for a relaxing soak.
• Aromatherapy Jewellery: Use with diffuser jewellery designed to hold essential oils.

Additional Information

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Bottle Size: 10ml

Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly: This product has not been tested on animals.

Explore our complete range of Aromatherapy Essential Oils for more uplifting and natural fragrances.

We offer FREE UK delivery on all orders over £40. For orders below this amount, delivery costs £3.95.

Dispatch Times

Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days.

Delivery Times

Once dispatched, delivery typically takes 2-4 working days.

Northern Ireland & Scottish Highlands and Isles

Delivery to Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and Isles costs £7.95.

Delivery Delays

We always do our best to dispatch orders as quickly as possible. However, once your order has left our dispatch team, delivery times are out of our control. The estimated delivery times provided are based on guidance from our mail carrier and cannot be guaranteed.

At Sacred Zen Shop, we hope you love your items as much as we do. However, if you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’re here to help.

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase simply return the goods to our warehouse within 30 days and we will issue you a full refund (excluding original delivery charges) upon receipt, subject to the terms and conditions detailed below. All good must be returned to Sacred Zen Shop Ltd in a re-saleable condition within 30 days of delivery. Sacred Zen Shop Ltd reserves the right to refuse the customer a credit or refund if the goods returned are not in a re-saleable condition.

Refunds: We will issue a full refund for items purchased online that are returned according to our Returns Policy. Your refund will be credited to the original purchaser’s credit card within 5-7 working days from processing your return and will exclude original shipping costs.

Damaged & Missing Products: The Customer must make any claims for damaged or missing product within 3 working days of receipt of delivery. Sacred Zen Shop Ltd reserves the right to refuse any claims made after 3 working days. This does not affect the Customer’s statutory rights.

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Overseas Orders: Sacred Zen Shop Ltd reserves the right to treat orders from Customers outside of the UK on an individual basis.

How to Return an Item

If you’ve changed your mind and no longer want an item when it arrives, no problem! Simply:

1. Keep everything packaged and unused.
2. Place a note in the parcel with your name, order number, and the reason for returning.
3. Send it to:

Sacred Zen Shop
138 Infirmary Road
Sheffield
S6 3DH

Important Information:

• Please send items using a tracked service, as we cannot take responsibility for lost returns.
• Once we receive your item, we’ll process a refund for the item cost (excluding shipping fees) and notify you via email.
• Unfortunately, we cannot accept items that have been opened or used.

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If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please email us at hello@sacredzenshop.co.uk with:

• A description of the issue.
• Photographic evidence of the damage or incorrect item.

We’ll work quickly to resolve any problems and ensure you’re satisfied with your order.

If you have any questions or queries a member of staff will always be happy to help. Feel free to contact us by email hello@sacredzenshop.co.uk or fill out the form with all of your details and we'll get back to you within 48 hours.

Mailing Address

Sacred Zen Shop
138 Infirmary Road
Sheffield
S6 3DH