Patchouli

Source: Indonesia. Latin name: pogostemum patchouli. Family name: Labiatae. 

Patchouli oil is distilled from the leaves. It has an intense earthy, balsamic-woody aroma. Some traditional uses: for athlete's foot, as an aphrodisiac, to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. Emotional profile: to relieve indecision, lethargy, mood swings. Blends with: vetiver, clary sage, myrrh, bergamot, neroli, rose, lavender, clove, geranium, cedarwood, and sandalwood. 

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