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Patchouli

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Anatomical areas: Skin, nervous system, cortex of hormonal glands, pituitary.

Allopathic uses:  Antidepressant, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, nervine, prophylactic, nervous stimulant, stomachic, tonic, decongestant, anti-phlogistic, anti-inflammatory, tissue regenerator.

Indications: Acne, athlete’s foot, cracked and chapped skin, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, impetigo, insect repellent, oily hair and skin, open pores, frigidity, nervous exhaustion and stress-related complaints.

Holistic uses: In Chinese medicine, neutral/dry energy, earth and fire element, deficient Spleen Qi, harmonizes Earth element and Intellect by grounding and stabilizing the mind. Reawakens creativity, calms overactive intellect while gently stimulating senses. Active on the survival plane and procreation. Affects base and 2nd chakra.

Contraindications: not to be used during pregnancy.

Blending:  Middle to base note. Blends well with labdanum, vertiver, sandalwood, cedarwood, oakmoss, geranium, clove, lavender, rose, neroli, bergamot, cassia, myrrh, opopanax, clary sage.

Chemical Components: Patchouli alcohol (40%), pogostol, bulnesol, nor patchoulenol, bulnese, patchoulene.

Characteristics: Amber or dark orange color. Sweet, warm, herbaceous, earthy, musky, spicy aroma.

Extraction: Steam distillation of dried leaves.