Patchouli
Pogostemon patchouli
“Patchouli is used in herbal medicine in Asia as an aphrodisiac, antidepressant, and antiseptic. It is also employed for headaches and fever. Patchouli essential oil is used in aromatherapy to treat skin complaints. it is thought to have a regenerative effect on skin tone and to help clear conditions such as eczema and acne. The oil may also be used for varicose veins and hemorrhoids.”
- Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants,
The leaf is infused into a remedy and “used for menstrual troubles.”
- Medicinal Plants of India