Latin Name: Pogostemum cablin
Country of Origin – India
Cultivation Method: Wild grown
Aroma: Warm, sweet, spicy-earthy, penetrating and intense.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Plant Part: Leaves
Energetics: Stabilizing Qi, Nourish Yin. (P. Holmes)
Safety: Non toxic, non irritating, non sensitizing. No known contraindications.
Actions supported by clinical studies: Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, fungicide, sedative. (Battaglia).

Leading / Common Uses: Perfumery, mood / emotional: Most often used for emotional, spiritual and energetic uses. Use in blends for building connection to self, sensuality, improving body image, strength, and helping with a variety of stress related symptoms.

Blending tips with patchouli for making your own blends is to use patchouli sparingly, as it easily overpowers the blend. I like it best with sweeter, rosy type oils like rose, geranium, lavender, ylang ylang, cedarwood or vetiver.

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