Description

Patchouli is a bushy perennial herb that grows to around 1 meter high. It has a sturdy stem, soft hairy leaves and white, with a tinge of mauve, flowers in terminal spikes. It is harvested two to three times a year with the best quality being harvested during the wet season. The strongly scented leaves are picked by and then dried for three days before distillation. This drying process is critical for yield and quality. It should not be carried out in the sun, nor should fermentation be permitted.

Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Aroma Description: Strong, musty and spicy

Origin: Indonesia

Therapeutic Properties: Patchouli has antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, carminative, decongestant and febrifuge properties. It is a nervous stimulant (sedative in low dose, stimulating in high dose) and a digestive stimulant.

Note: Middle

Plant Part Used: Dried leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

CAS Numbers: 8014-09-3

Certificate of Analysis: Available upon request

Credits: The information provided, has been extracted from books written by Beverley Hawkins, (West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy) Vancouver, Canada. Hawkins, B. (1999). West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy.