Summary
Patchouli: anti-inflammatory medicinal plant with many other interesting medicinal properties, indicated mainly in cases of digestive disorders and gastroenteritis.
names
Name: patchouli, patcholi, patchouli, patchouli, patechuli, oriza
Latin name: Pogostemon cablin (Pogostemon patchouly Pellet)
French name: patchouli
English name: patchouli, patchouly
German name: Indisches Patschuli
Italian name: patchouli, patchouli
Spanish name: patchouli
Family
Lamiaceae
Constituents
Essential oil, sesquiterpenes (patchoulol).
parts used
Dried leaves (essential oil).
Effects
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, tonic, digestive stimulant, sedative and calming.
Indications
Internal use
– Digestive disorders and gastroenteritis (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
– Depression
– Anxiety
External use (creams, essential oil, spray, …)
– Oily skin, dry skin, acne
– Prevention of insect bites
– Headaches
Secundary effects
None known (in our opinion). Please read the leaflet and consult a specialist.
contraindications
None known (in our opinion). Please read the leaflet and consult a specialist.
Interactions
None known (in our opinion).
Preparations
– Essential oil
– Creams and ointments
Where does patchouli grow?
Patchouli is native to Asia, particularly the Philippines and Indonesia. It currently grows in most of its native regions in Asia and in other tropical and sub-tropical regions of South America.
When do you harvest patchouli?
According to our information, patchouli leaves can be harvested mainly in summer.
Interesting Observations
Patchouli is a plant used in cosmetics, including anti-aging or anti-wrinkle creams.
It is also used in perfumery, several perfumes are based on patchouli.
In traditional Chinese medicine patchouli is used to treat gastroenteritis.
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