Description
Pogostemon cablin
Aroma is very exotic earthy, relaxing, sensual, strong and sweet. Anyone from the ‘hippy’ era of the Sixties will remember the scent very well. A good skin care oil especially for oily skin conditions. Helpful with ageing skin. This oil is anti-inflammatory (as good as Chamomile), antiseptic and fungicidal. Could be useful in cases of athletes foot. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Said to be a good oil to use in cases where suppressing the appetite is needed to aid dieting. Good to tone loose skin after excessive dieting. May have aphrodisiac properties in the right application.
PRINCIPAL ACTIONS: MUSKY & EXOTIC – SOOTHING & UPLIFTING. GOOD FOR SKIN CARE. FUNGICIDAL, ANTISEPTIC & ANTI-INFLAMMATORY.
APPLICATIONS: ATHLETES FOOT, DRY/CHAPPED OR CRACKED SKIN. ACNE. WEEPING ECZEMA. HAIR CARE. STRESS AND NERVOUS EXHAUSTION.
USE: BATH: 4 DROPS INTO A RUNNING BATH.
INHALATION: 4 DROPS IN A BURNER
MASSAGE: 3 DROPS PER 5ml OF CARRIER OIL.
BLENDS WELL WITH BERGAMOT, SANDALWOOD, CEDARWOOD, ROSE, BERGAMOT, NEROLI, CLARY SAGE, GERANIUM, AND LAVENDER.