Patchouli?

Ive seen this word around some threads and im wondering what it is. I know its a fragrance of some sort but im lookin for some info on it. help me out.

peace and love

 

i dont really like the patchouli oil or perfume or incense, reminds me of dirt!!!

 

Patchouli Botanical Name: Pogostemon cablin

Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled

Color: Deep Golden Brown

Consistency: Medium – Thick

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Rich, earthy, woody aroma with a nearly hidden fruity note.

Possible Uses: Acne, athlete's foot, chapped skin, dermatitis, eczema, fatigue, frigidity, hair care, insect repellant, mature skin, oily skin, stress. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-67.]

Constituents: Patchoulol, Esters, Beta-Caryophyllene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]

Safety Information: Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 209.]


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Patchouli is a wonderful earthy scent that when used in moderation can be awesome. You can find it at most places that sell essential oils like natural food stores, hippie shops, some smoke shops, etc.... If you have never tried it you should. You can put a few drops in a carrier oil and it will lessen the strength a bit.

 

here's a pagan version of what's patchouli, not sure if it help you but cool info...

What is Patchouli?
Scientific and medicinal info.. Patchouli is very aromatic both fresh and dried. It grows about 3 feet tall and is a tropical perennial. The flowers bloom in a spiked formation, and are white or light purple. Though a common herb amongst Pagans, patchouli is not often used in the medicinal arena. The essential oil can be used on the skin as an insect repellent.


Also Known As ..... Other namesLatin: Pogostemon cablin
Common Names: Pucha pot
Magickal Properties Using patchouli in ritualsPatchouli has a deep and dusky smell that clearly marks it as an herb of the Earth. It's a perfect herb for any rituals that involve sensual love, lust or passion. Patchouli can also be used for spell-breaking, fertility, money or protection as well

Though patchouli works well in sachets or pouches, you may not want to create a spell where you need to carry it with you. The smell will be quite noticeable. But if you like the smell, a bit of the essential oil on the skin can help you attract a mate.

Money spells that use patchouli and green candles are very powerful. I've had success with such spells myself. Patchouli is sometimes considered a substitute for 'graveyard dirt' because of it's heavy earthy smell. Graveyard dirt is an ingredient in some Voodoo or Santerian magick. Chopped pieces of stems and the leaves are used in magick.

 

patchoulli is the scent sterotypically known to hippies... supposedly back in the day (and maybe now, who knows) hippies used it on the road when they couldnt shower.. they just slapped on some patchoulli... some people also say that patchoulli covers up the smell of weed, but that could be a myth...

i loooooove it though!!

 

i have heard that you either love it or hate it, there is no in between. i just stick with my nag champa or pear oil........

 

Patchouli smells really good in moderation... a little tiny tiny tiny drop works wonders... but can easily turn into an overpowering stench.. Use sparingly.. and its a great smell

 

i have sevral patrulli bushes.my wife makes oil from it we use it for alot of things.they are easy to grow and easy to clone.the cuttings root verry easaly
green healing thoughts

 

Patchouli used to (in the early 1800's, I believe), be used to scent the paisley shawls imported to Europe...folks tended not to buy the shawls unless they were scented with patchouli. Patchouli is my all-time favorite scent...as FunkyPhreshMama said earlier, most folks either love it or hate it, but it is such a rich, earthy scent...use sparingly!!

 

hehe.....someone once told me when i was wearing patchouli oil that i smelled like dirt....and i told my mom about it, so now whenever she smells patchouli on me she jokes about me smelling like dirt......

 

I have Patchouli incense

 

I luv oils..but patchouli is too stinky and cliche for me..

i recomment some lavender or rosemary..

my all time favorite is melaluca oil...or if i run out of that ..i like tea tree..i luv that menthol scent..

 

are there any common stores that sell patchouli in ur area? im pretty sure bath and bosy works probably wouldnt have it but are there any other places?

 

omg. i love the smell of patchouli. my mom hates incense and pretty much any kind of sent, but she does allow me to have patchouli, it's the only thing she likes to smell.

 

boo pachouli!

silly hippy steriotype!
s'all about the teatree, and lavender... !
boo-ooo !

 

oh I love lavender!!!! and chamomile.
very relaxing

 

screw the sterotypes, ill use it if i want hehe

 

The reason patchouli is stereotyped is because so much people use it. And the reason so many people use it is because it smells beautiful. I love it.

 

tea tree is nice.

i love patchouli in the summer...

or slather it on before a concert where i'll be doing lots of dancing. it mixes well with sweat and sunshine

 

that is correct!!! i really love it... i have some barely scented shampoo, and i add a couple of drops of patchouli oil to it... mmmmm its not overpowering, its just there, but you can tell its there... mmm makes my hair smell goooood!