A preclinical study investigated the effects of patchouli essential oil inhalation on metabolic parameters that influence obesity.
The researchers found that aromatherapy with patchouli oil decreases food intake, body weight, LDL cholesterol, and leptin levels.
The study also observed increases in HDL cholesterol, which is often referred to as “good cholesterol”, because it can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Inhalation of Patchouli oil was also shown to reduce systolic blood pressure.
This study demonstrates that patchouli oil may help with both weight management and cholesterol profiles.
