| Patchouli |
| Botanical Name Pogostemon cablin |
Family Name Libiatae |
Origin India, Malaysia, Burma |
Note Base Note |
Part Used Young leaves |
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| Description | Strong earthy and exotic fragrance yet sweet and spicy too. |
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| Extraction | Distillation |
| Constituents | Patchoulol, Benzoic, Cinnamic, Eugenal, Caginene |
| Properties | Antidepressant, Antiphlogistic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Cicatrisant, Cytophlactic, Deoderant, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Fungicide, Insecticide, Sedative, Tonic |
| Indications | Promotes grounding and balancing effect. Reduces lethargy and sharpens the wits. Strong binding action due to astringent and cicatrisant properties. Tissue regenerator helping regrowth of skin cells. Cools inflamed conditions. |
| Precautions | May cause loss of appetite. Its odour may be persistent. |
| Blends | Bergamot, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Elemi, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrhh, Neroli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood |