Patchouli ~ Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Pogostemon patchouli  Family: Lamiaceae Country of Origin: Indonesia Part of Plant Used: Dried leaves, usually subjected to fermentation Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, neroli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang Common Uses: Anxiety, depression, wounds Characteristics: A strong earthly and exotic fragrance Extraction Method: Steam distillation Healing Properties: Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedate, tonic