Botanical Name: Pogostemon patchouli 

Family: Lamiaceae

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Part of Plant Used: Dried leaves, usually subjected to fermentation

Blends Well With: Bergamot, black pepper, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemongrass, myrrh, neroli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang

Common Uses: Anxiety, depression, wounds

Characteristics: A strong earthly and exotic fragrance

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Healing Properties: Antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedate, tonic