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Patchouli
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or patchouly(both: pch´l, pch´l), fragrant shrubby East Indian plant (Pogostemon cablin or P. patchouli) of the family Labiatae (mint family).

 


Patchouli
Botanical: Pogostemon patchouli (PILL.)
Family: N.O. Labiatae
Description Constituents Medicinal Action and Uses Other Species and Adultertions ...

Pogostemon patchouli
Patchouly Plant
Lamiaceae
Pogostemon patchouli, or Patchouly plant, is a tender perennial herb that hails from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and southern China.

Patchouli
Pogostemon cablin, P. patchouli
MEDICINAL: Patchouli is used to treat dysentery, diarrhea, colds without fevers, vomiting, and nausea.

Patchouli Pogostemon cablin (Tender Perennial) - Medicinal and Perfumery- Tall upright growing herb with very aromatic leaves that deter insects when placed among clothing.

Pogostemon patchouli, Pogostemon heyneanus
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Patchouli, Pucha-pat
Origin: East and West Indies and Paraguay ...

Extract of A. rugosa are mixed with extracts of Pogostemon patchouli in herbal perfumes associated with the hippy era. THe same two herbs as powders or liquids continue to be offered medicinally as Patchouli or Huo-xiang.

The hairy portion of the stem, just above the roots, has a strong aroma somewhat like patchouli[245]. The fresh root is fragrant, but the scent becomes more pronounced as the root dries[245].

Pachulí - Pogostemon patchouli
Pachulí - Vetiveria zizanioides
Paciencia - Rumex patientia
Pajarera - Stellaria media
Pajarilla - Aquilegia vulgaris
Pajarita - Linaria vulgaris
Pajo - Chondrilla juncea
Palera - Opuntia ficus-indica ...

See also: Salvia, Lavender, Nicotiana, Ruscus, Lantana camara