Dry loose leaves, flower tops and small branches on a screen propped up on wooden blocks or bricks in a warm, dark, dry, well-ventilated area. The oil has strong fixative properties and blends-very well with oils geranium, rose, sandalwood, clove, bergamot, vetiver etc. Call Us +44 1908 210270Fax +44 1908 211376,
[email protected]@bayhousearomatics.com. Pinch off the leaves at the top of your patchouli’s branches to encourage the plant to become bushy. If you grow it in a pot, it can behave as a perennial if you move it indoors during fall before your first frost. Suggestions for Use: Keep dried patchouli leaves in cupboards where linen is stored to repel moths and other insects. All Rights Reserved. Test them after about one week: when the leaves start to fall apart when you rub them, and feel crunchy, they are ready to store. If you have House Pets, scatter a small amount in their bedding to repel fleas and bugs, especially during Summer months. These are complimented by our in-house range of Luxury Blended Creams and Oils, and a select range of accessories vital to the Professional Therapist, and home user. Wait until your plant forms flowers, usually in late summer, before you harvest it for drying. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. A simple recipe for beginners is this basic Patchouli Incense: Thoroughly mash ¼ c. fresh patchouli leaves (or use 1/8 c. dried leaves with just enough distilled water to cover, allow to stand overnight, drain off any excess water) in a mortar & pestle (or food processor). Dry them by spreading them in a single layer on a screen, then setting them in a well-ventilated space where they are protected from direct sunlight. Dried and Cut Patchouli Leaves from India. Pinch off the leaves at the top of your patchouli’s branches to encourage the plant to become bushy. Grow your patchouli plant as an annual in the garden if you live in an area that receives winter frosts. If you grow it in a pot, it can behave as a perennial if you move it indoors during fall before your first frost. Common Name: Patchouli Leaves Cut & Dried. Add ¼ c. rose petals and continue mashing and mixing until mixture forms a paste. Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is an herb in the mint family, but its fragrance is very different from spearmint or peppermint. We have a minimum order value of £ 50-00 before delivery and VAT (where applicable). Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →. All rights reserved. Reviews. We also offer a number of SLS and Paraben free Lotions, Creams & Shampoo Bases. Tie whole plants and large branches into bundles about 1 inch across at the stem end. Fill the entire jar with your selection and then … While many essential oils undergo professional distillation, it’s still possible to extract patchouli oil from your own fresh herb plants. After a thorough wash and dry, place the leaves in a glass jar, but don’t fill it up all the way. If you harvest your patchouli in the early morning, the plant's essential oils will be at their strongest, giving you a more fragrant dried product. Pinch off the leaves at the top of your patchouli’s branches to encourage the plant to become bushy. Dried Patchouli Leaves add a subtle musky fragrance to Pot Pourri mixes. © All images, text and data on this site are subject to copyright and may not be copied or used except by written permission from BayHouseAromatics.com. String them upside down from a clothesline in a warm, dark, dry, well-ventilated area. Very low concentration of about 1-2 ppm of the oil is used for flavoring beverages, baked food, tobacco, candy etc. Description: Dried and Cut leaves with an intense woody / musky fragrance. It can grow to 3 feet tall and it does well in ordinary garden soil with full sun. If your area receives winter frost and your patchouli is in the ground, you can pull the entire plant--then snip off the roots. You can pinch the plant back as soon as one month after you plant it and dry the tips. If desired, harvest the larger leaves on dry mornings for use in potpourri or incense. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery. Otherwise, they should dry within 10 days. Dry your harvested leaves, flowers and whole plants for seven to 10 days in a warm, dark, dry, well-ventilated area such as your garage. Suggestions for Use: Keep dried patchouli leaves in cupboards where linen is stored to repel moths and other insects. Patchouli Plant Care. As an added bonus Patchouli is said to attract money and prosperity! Extraction of patchouli essential oil: Extraction of Patchouli essential oil is by steam distillation of the leaves; the cell walls should be broken with steam scalding, light fermentation or drying the leaves.