Common name |
Patchouli |
Botanical name |
Pogostemon cablin |
Method of Extraction |
Steam distilled |
Plant Part |
leaves |
Country of Origin |
Indonesia |
Note |
Base |
Appearance |
amber or dark orange viscous liquid |
Aroma |
sweet rish earthy-herbaceous aroma |
Major Constituents |
patchouli alcohol, α-guaiene, β-guaiene, α-patchoulene, pogostol |
Properties |
grounding, relaxing, deodorant, healing |
Traditional Uses |
anxiety , depression, skin and scalp disorders |
Blends well with |
bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, pine |
Cautions |
Generally regarded as safe. |