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June 2023 in “Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products” This literature review suggests that patchouli essential oil may help reduce eczema symptoms in infants and young children due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, though it highlights the need for further standardized studies to confirm optimal use and safety.
This study found that a hair tonic formulation containing 1.5% light fraction patchouli oil demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia globosa and promoted hair growth in rabbits, suggesting potential benefits for hair care despite the need for human clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
January 2018 in “Journal of Islamic Research and Studies” In this study, a 39-year-old male with mild seborrheic dermatitis followed an individualized phytotherapy program, including hair massages with jojoba and patchouli oils, herbal rinses, and weekly masks, which showed positive effects in reducing dandruff after completion.
October 2023 in “Plant Archives/Plant archives” This study evaluated herbal formulations, including Neem and Hibiscus soaps and medicated oil, made from certain medicinal plants in India, finding them effective for antimicrobial purposes and beneficial for skin and hair, suggesting they are suitable for public use.
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January 2010 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” This study identified that rose, thyme geraniol, palmarosa, and tolu balsam essential oils activate TRPV1, with citronellol and geraniol as newly recognized agonists.