PATCHOULI (Pogostemon cablin, P patchouli)

Steam distilled from the leaves and flowers in Malaysia, Java, Sumatra, China, Brazil, throughout Indonesia.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Very persistant strong odor, may not be suitable for the aromatically sensitive. Classification: sesquiterpene, alcohol

USAGE HISTORY: Used in aromatic medicine of Phillippines, ancient Arab medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral (homeopathic dosage), suppository; topical; inhalation
• Curbs apetite, treats intestinal infection (Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antimicrobial)
• Slows and deepens breathing, relaxes solar plexus and diaphragm
• Endocrine stimulant, helps water retention and edema
• Eases hot flashes and menopausal sweats
• Detoxifying, helps reduction of cellulite
• Strengthens veins
• Treats poisonous bites, dry chapped skin, acne, enlarged pores, dandruff
• Systems: Integumentary, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Base note/fixative (Very strong fixative)

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Nervous exhaustion and stress relief
• Stimulating to some and sedative to others
• Increases desire for self-care and self-nurturance
• Increases physical energy, attracts prosperity
• Sharpens the mind
• Promotes good dreams
• Chakra: Root and navel
• Energetic properties: Slows down sense of time perception. Increases energy/attention in sensory levels, and outer field. Spiritual self drops into physical body.