Patchouli
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Botanical Name |
Pogostemon cablin |
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Family |
Lamiaceae (Labiatae) |
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Other Names |
Patchouly, P.patchouly, pucha-pat, pucha-pot, puchaput |
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Description |
Perennial bushy herb up to 1m/3ft, hairy stem, furry ovate leaves, white flowers tinged with purple |
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Aroma |
Rich, earthy |
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Native to |
India, Philippines, China, Malaysia, Paraguay |
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Parts Used |
Leaves |
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Actions |
Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-emetic, antimicrobial, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, antitoxic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, insecticidal, nervine, prophylactic, sedative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of dried leaves |
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Constituents |
bulnesol, , bulnese, benzoic, cinnamicm eugenol, cadinene Volatile oil containing sesquiterpene: patchouli alcohol (up to 40%), pogostol, nor patchoulenol, beta patchoulene, alpha guaine. Flavones: pachypodol, ternatin, licochalcin A, ombuin 4,5, -dihydroxy-3, 3, 6, 7, 8 pentamethoxyflavone, 5, 7 –dihydroxy-3, 4, -dimethoxyflavanone |
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Combines with |
Bergamot, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, vetiver |
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Note |
Base |
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Skin |
Acne, athlete’s foot, dandruff, dermatitis, insect repellent, sores, wounds, wrinkles |
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Nervous system |
Frigidity, nervous exhaustion, stress |
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Other Uses |
Soaps, flavouring |