Patchouli, also known as patchouli, is a medicinal plant in the mint family that can be used to improve skin appearance, decrease abdominal discomfort and nausea, relieve pain or reduce stress and anxiety.
The scientific name of this plant is Pogostemon cablin, and its flowers can be used in the preparation of essential oils, teas or dyes.
This medicinal plant can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
In addition, its oil is widely used to fix perfumes and aromas in the field of perfumery, and can also be used to mask unwanted odors.
In general, the properties of patchouli include bactericidal, antifungal, expectorant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic, antiallergic, healing, sedative, hypotensive, skin regenerating and stomach stimulant, aiding digestion and relieving nausea and dizziness.
Generally, dried patchouli leaves are used to make homemade teas, and the essential oil of this plant or creams enriched with their extracts can also be found on the market.
The tea of this plant has a calming, sedative, hypotensive and analgesic effect, being an excellent option to treat headaches or relieve stress, for example. Dry leaves of this plant are used to make this tea and are prepared as follows:
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of this tea per day, if necessary.
The essential oil of this plant for its soothing and relaxing properties can be used to massage massages or can be added to diffusers to perfume the home. In addition, it can also be used to apply directly to the skin, helping to care for rough, dry, soft, devitalized or aged skin.