Patchouli

(Pogostemon patchouli/ Pogostemon cablin)

Family: Labiatae

Note: Base

Method of Extraction: Steam distillation from the leaves. It is a deep reddish-brown colour and has the unusual property of improving in odour with age.

Place of origin: India

Areas where this oil can help:

1. An aphrodisiac
2. Promotes scar tissue and helps with skin care problems
3. Uplifter for depression

Effects on mind:

- Has the ability to instil peace, calm and love while at the same time helping to clarify problems.
- Treats depression, anxiety, self-doubts, and restlessness.

Effects on body:

- Curbs the appetite and is useful for those trying to lose weight.
- Relieving constipation and diarrhoea; it is indicated for irritable bowel syndrome.
- Aids tone to the colon.
- Beneficial for relieving fluid retention and feelings of bloatedness.
- Recommended for mature skins; also scar tissue since it encourages regeneration of skin cells.
- Heals chapped and cracked skin; soothes and cools down skin redness.
- Tones up loose skin after dieting.
- Can also improve fungal infections such as athletes foot as well as allergies like eczema.
- Treats impotence and anorgasmia.

Effects on spirit:

- Exerts a grounding and balancing effect on the chakras.

Special precautions:

- None.



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