Botanical Name: Pogostemon Cablin Plant Part: Leaves Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Origin: Indonesia Description: Patchouli is a very fragrant herb with soft oval leaves and square stems. It grows from 2 to 3 feet in height and provides an unusual odor that is nonetheless characteristic of patchouli when the leaves are rubbed. The color of the patchouli oil is affected by the distillation machine. If distillation is done in a stainless steel vessel the color of the oil will be light, but if done in an iron vessel the color will be darker. Color: Pale golden yellow viscous liquid. Consistency: Medium Note: Base Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: Sandalwood, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Rose, Orange,Cassia, Myrrh and Opoponax Aromatic Scent: Patchouli has a warm, earthy aroma with fresh fruit - like tones. History: For centuries, patchouli oil has been used in the East to scent clothes and linen. In China, Japan and Malaysia the oil was used to treat colds, headaches, nausea, diarrhea and abdominal pain. In the 1960s, patchouli became popular as an aphrodisiac. Cautions: None Known. Country if origin: Indonesia Packed in USA