Latin Name: Pogostemon cablin Part of Plant Used: Dried Leaves Source: Indonesia Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Patchouli Oil is extracted from the Pogostemon cablin plant, part of the mint family. It has a rich musky-sweet, spicy aroma and is native to Malaysia and India, where it is called 'puchaput.' The name 'patchouli' comes from the Tamil word 'pachchai ilai,' meaning 'green leaf.' The oil is derived from young leaves, which are dried, fermented, and then steam-distilled. The fragrance and potency of the oil improve with age. It is highly valued in skin care, particularly for scar healing. In Eastern countries, patchouli oil is used in potpourris and sachets placed between linen and clothes, both for its fragrance and as a repellent for bedbugs and insects. It is said to have a calming effect on emotions and helps create an intimate atmosphere. When used in an oil burner, it can ease anxiety and depression. Added to bath water, it is believed to help with skin and scalp conditions, fungal infections, fluid retention, cellulite, and constipation. It has strong tissue-regenerating properties, accelerates healing, and fights infections, aiding conditions like acne, eczema, sores, ulcers, and athlete's foot. Patchouli was traditionally placed between Indian cashmere shawls before being sent to Victorian England to protect the goods from moths. The distinctive scent of dried patchouli leaves was essential for the shawls to be sold in England. In the 1960s and 70s, patchouli oil and incense became immensely popular in Europe and America, particularly among hippies, as its scent masked body odors and the smell of burnt cannabis. It was also used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. In many Asian countries, patchouli is recognized as an antidote to snakebites.

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