Patchouli oil is an essential oil that is a part of the Lamiaceae family, which also includes popular and diverse herbs like Mint, Sage, and Lavender. This herb thrives in warm and tropical climates, originating and still grown in Asia, it is also cultivated in Western Africa, India, China, and even parts of the USA, such as Florida, California, and Arizona.
Known for its woody, sweet and spicy scent, the oil is harvested from the dried leaves and stems of the plant. Patchouli has numerous applications in fine fragrances, candles, skin creams, insecticides, and aromatherapy diffusers.
Patchouli also offers a wide variety of healing properties in the form of antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory. It has also been found to treat skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, and dried cracked skin, to ease the symptoms of colds, headaches, dry scalp conditions, and stomach problems.
Most recently, Patchouli has taken an active role in providing feelings of relaxation and easing stress and anxiety, as well as controlling appetite.
For the culinary world, Patchouli is used as an additive in low concentrations to flavor foods like candies, baked goods, and beverages.
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