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Patchouli
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| Botanical Name: | Pogostemon cablin |
| Plant Part: | dried leaves |
| Extraction Method: | steam |
| Country of Origin: | Indonesia |
| Plant: | This perennial herb grows bushy and strong, reaching up to 90 cm in height (3 feet). It has a hairy stem and large down covered leaves, with white- purple flowers escaping from a tall spike. When broken the leaves omit the familiar fragrance of Patchouli oil. |
| Oil: |
The oil Patchouli is distilled from the young leaves after they have been dried. It is a unusual oil due to the fact that it matures with age, becoming stronger and more aromatic. |
| Scent: | Strong, earthy and sweet. |