dōTERRA Patchouli Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Patchouli Essential Oil - 15ml
Patchouli is distilled from the leaf of Pogostemon cablin, a bushy herb in the mint family that doTERRA sources from growers in Indonesia. The leaves are air-dried for several days before distillation, then distilled for eight hours or more — a much longer process than most oils in the range need.
The result is a deep, earthy and woody aroma with a faintly sweet, damp-soil quality underneath. It's a true base note — heavy and long-lasting, the kind of smell that anchors a blend rather than announcing itself first.
A drop in a diffuser alongside a citrus or floral oil stops those brighter notes from fading too quickly, and it works the same way on skin — diluted and layered under something lighter rather than worn alone. A little lasts a long time, so most people find one bottle goes a long way.
Why people choose it
- Deep, earthy and woody aroma with a faintly sweet, damp-soil quality
- Leaves air-dried for several days, then distilled for eight hours or more
- Sourced from growers in Indonesia
- A true base note that anchors lighter citrus or floral blends
- Long-lasting on skin and in a diffuser, so a little goes a long way
How it smells
Deep, earthy and woody, with a faintly sweet, damp-soil quality underneath — a true base note.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a diffuser, blended with a citrus or floral oil to give it a longer-lasting base.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying — it works well layered under a lighter floral or citrus oil.
- Dilution
- One drop of Patchouli to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- A little goes a long way. It's a heavy, long-lasting base note that's easy to overdo in a blend.
Details
- Botanical name
- Pogostemon cablin
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Patchoulol, Alpha-bulnesene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Patchouli smell like?
Deep, earthy and woody, with a faintly sweet, damp-soil quality underneath — a true base note rather than a bright top note.
What does it blend well with?
A citrus oil such as Bergamot lightens it, while a floral like Lavender softens its heavier, earthier edge.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Two to three is plenty — it's a strong base note that lingers longer than citrus or floral oils.
Where does doTERRA source Patchouli from?
From growers in Indonesia, where the leaves are air-dried for several days before a long distillation process.
How long does a 15ml bottle last?
A long time for most people. Because it's used sparingly as a base note, a bottle tends to outlast lighter, brighter oils used at the same rate.