Latin names : Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth = Pogostemon patchouly Pellet French names : Patchouli, Putchaput Extracted from : dried leaves
Plunges one into a stress-free state, full of letting-go and beneficial serenity.
Calms those who are addicted to the politically correct anxiety.
Mycosis after going to the swimming pool? Rub one drop of Patchouli onto it regularly.
So practical for clothes : Just like Himalayan cedar, one drop of oil in the cupboard will chase moths away. Do not forget to leave the door open (so that insects can fly out instead of eating your clothes all the more as they will become aggressively angry and desperate to flee this smell they despise!)
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The plant. its legends and its botany
Patchouli makes us the unexpected surprise of being a Lamiaceae (family of lavender, rosemary, basil, thyme, etc.). As often in his family, this plant likes the heat and yet likes to be protected from direct sunlight. It grows fast and strong and gives several harvests per year.
Its
leaves have a particular shape, a little short and broad-leaved nettle, whose dentition is fresh and its hair, short and sweet too. They
earned it its name, which comes from Tamil. Patch means green and Ilai means leaf. Nice
... but not necessarily entirely understandable: it is probably not the
sole representative of the vegetable kingdom on the continent to have
green leaves! In any case, it is from it that we extract the essential oil.
There
is a discussion about the qualities of oils, as some prefer the essential
oil distilled from fresh leaves on the spot while others prefer that extracted from dried or a bit fermented leaves. Indeed, it is often exported from its place of production to be distilled.Medicinally, aromatherapeutically and ethically, it is better to take the essential oil which is wholly manufactured locally.
Gedane's policy is to preserve the locals' well-being and to promote equity and justice
After distillation
and always on the spot, the essential oil must age in barrels for several
months to release its bitterness and develop its fine
fragrance. It was in perfumery (fragrances for both male and female) that it was most used at first. Indeed, it makes a perfect fixative in the mix in addition to its base note. Note that often recalls the hippie wave in India.
Indian fabric is often imbued of Patcholi as it is effective to keep moths and insects away. Patchouli was also often burned after smoking hemp. Not only does it cover the smell before the parents enter the room, but it brings one back on the ground firmly.
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Energetic properties
A bottle to help letting go and become more peaceful, serene, quiet. Helps to loose their fears about the end of a situation: "Trust in me... the Universe is taking care of it!" Increases and deepens self-conscience. Allows to have opinions, even if they go against the tide. Promotes respect for Mother Nature. Recentres in their body when mind has been working too much. Sensuality, fantasy ... all down-to-earth.
No known contraindications within physiological dosage. Keep children out of reach. Children and pregnant women: no known contraindications within physiological dosage.
