Patchouli

Latin Name: Pogostemon cablin

Description of Appearance: Patchouli is a fragrant herb with upright stems, furry leaves, and small, pale pink flowers. It grows up to 3 feet tall and is known for its strong, earthy aroma.

Common Names:

Patchouli

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Insect repellent

Active Ingredients: The strong aroma of patchouli oil acts as a natural insect repellent.

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves or essential oil

Preperation Method: Patchouli oil can be diluted and applied on the skin or in a diffuser to repel insects.

Relieving stress and anxiety

Active Ingredients: Patchouli oil has a calming and grounding effect, possibly due to its impact on the nervous system.

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Aromatherapy using patchouli oil in a diffuser or as a massage oil.

Supporting skin health

Active Ingredients: Patchouli oil contains patchouli alcohol, alpha-bulnesene, and other compounds with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Patchouli oil can be used topically after dilution with a carrier oil.