Guest guest Posted May 27, 2003 Report Share Posted May 27, 2003 Good Morning! The Power of Patchouli White flowers, tinged with purple are characterisitic of patchouli which grows in both axillary and terminal spikes. The crop is cut two or three times a year. Patchouli leaves are dried and packed in bales and exported for distillation of the oil. The best oil is freshly distilled near the plantations. It is used in coarser perfumes and in 'White Rose' and 'Oriental' toilet soaps. Although the odor is objectionable to some, it is widely-used both in Asia and India. Sachets are made of the coarsely-powdered leaves, and before its common use in Europe, genuine Indian shawls and Indian ink were distinguished by the odor, which has the unusual quality of improving with age. Hence the older oil is preferred by perfumers and used to confer more lasting properties upon other scents. Patchouli: Botanical name: pogostemom cablin Use: stimulates new cell growth, tightens tissues, speeds healing of sores, wounds, reducing body odor, cools fever, and repels insects. Calms nerves, lifts depression, reduces inflammation, fights infection, stimulates sexual desire. Perfume Note: Base Blends well with: Chamomile, Lavender, Helichrysum, Geranium, Clary Sage Source: leaves Production method: steam distillation Aromatherapy benefits: pervasive, calming, enhancing Aroma type: sweet, spicy, musty, earthy Andrew Pacholyk LMT, MT-BC, CA Peacefulmind.com Alternative medicine and therapies for healing mind, body & spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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