Health benefits of patchouli soap
Many people enjoy the scent of patchouli. This is why patchouli soap has been one of the best selling scented soaps for a long time. The scent of patchouli is a strong, heady, flowery scent, and also used frequently in perfumes and lotions. Patchouli oil, as well as the plant, are also used in many Asian cultures as a health remedy for things such as cold, headaches, and nausea.
Patchouli soap has been used for aromatherapy for quite some time now. There are many health benefits that have been shown to come from patchouli. For example, it is said to be an anti depressant. Many times patchouli soap is used for this purpose. It is said to help improve the mood and relax a person at the same time. The scent has also been stated to be an aphrodisiac. A third benefit of patchouli is that it can be used as a light sedative. It works to relax tension and ease the muscles, and therefore can help people who are having trouble getting to sleep, be able to relax.
The biggest drawback that patchouli soap may have is that it has much too strong of a fragrance for many people. If you find that the patchouli soap that you have is too strong, you may be able to find a soap with a smaller amount of patchouli oil in it, or one that has the patchouli mixed with something else. Honeysuckle is said to help balance the scent of patchouli.
You can get your bars of our Patchouli soap at the Waltham Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:30-2 at the corner of School & Lexington street or online http://www.watchcitysoaps.com
