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Patchouli ('''Pogostemon cablin) ''' is a species of plant from the genus Pogostemon. It is a bushy herb of the mint family, with erect stems, reaching two or three feet (about 0.75 metre) in height and bearing small, pale pink-white flowers. The plant is native to tropical regions of Asia, and is now extensively cultivated in China, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South America and the Caribbean.

== Description Uses=={{Uses|colds}}, {{Uses|headaches}}, {{Uses|nausea}}, {{Uses|vomiting}}, {{Uses|abdominal pain}}, {{Uses|halitosis}}, {{Uses|skin problems}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|snake bite}} ==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}. ==Chemical Composition==Terpenoids, phytosterols, flavonoids, organic acids, lignins, alkaloids, glycosides, alcohols, aldehydes have been isolated and identified from patchouli<ref name="chemical composition"/> ==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}} ==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava=== ==Habit=={{Habit|Perennial plant}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|opposite|Rounded to broadly ovate, 2 to 10cm long, 2.5 to 7cm with, and with acute or obtuse apex}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|purple|5|Flowers Season is June - August}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit|General|7–10 mm|Nutlets are nearly spherical and slightly flattened||}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==A plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from 1,000 - 2,000 metres.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical regions}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtrophical}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">FGardenology.org-IMG 2910 rbgs11jan.jpg

Patchouli grows well in warm to tropical climatesGardenology. It thrives in hot weather but not direct sunlight. If the plant withers due to lack of water, it will recover well and quickly after rain or watering. The seedorg-producing flowers are very fragrant and blossom in late fall. The tiny seeds may be harvested for planting, but they are very delicate and easily crushed. Cuttings from the mother plant can also be rooted in water to produce additional plantsIMG 2911 rbgs11jan.jpg

*Patchouli is used widely in modern perfumery,<ref name="uses"/> by individuals who create their own scents,<ref name="uses2"/> and in modern scented industrial products such as paper towels, laundry detergents, and air freshenersGardenology. *During the 18th and 19th century, silk traders from China traveling to the Middle East packed their silk cloth with dried patchouli leaves to prevent moths from laying their eggs on the cloth.[citation needed] It has also been proven to effectively prevent female moths from adhering to males.(clarification needed)*Patchouli leaves have been used to make an herbal tea. In some cultures, patchouli leaves are eaten as a vegetable or used as a seasoning.*Patchouli Essential Oil is used as Antiorg- depressant, Antiphlogistic and AntisepticIMG 2912 rbgs11jan.<ref name="uses3"/>jpg

* '''Kannada''' - ಪಚ್ಚೆತೆನೆ * '''Hindi''' Gardenology.org- पैचुलीIMG 7841 qsbg11mar.jpg

Gardenology.org-IMG 7842 qsbg11mar.jpg  Gardenology.org-IMG 8067 qsbg11mar.jpg File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg </gallery> ==References== <references><ref name="useschemical composition">[https://tmagazinewww.ncbi.blogsnlm.nytimesnih.com/2010/11/05gov/vain-glorious-sex-in-a-bottlepubmed/?_r=0 25985355 "Vain Glorious | Sex in a BottlePhytochemical Constituents"]</ref> <ref name="uses2Leaf">[http://www.wisegeekchineseherbshealing.com/what-is-patchouli.htm Patchouli/ "plant description"]</ref> <ref name="uses3How to plant/cultivate">[http://evelynparhamwww.tropical.theferns.cominfo/10-medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-patchouli-essential-oil/ Evelynparhamviewtropical.php?id=Pogostemon+cablin "Cultivation Details"]</ref>

== External Links == * [http://evelynparham.com/10-medicinal-uses-and-health-benefits-of-patchouli-essential-oil/ Pogostemon cablin-Uses and Health Benefits of Patchouli Essential Oil ]* [http://entheology.com/plants/pogostemon-cablin-patchouli/ Pogostemon cablin on entheology.com]* [http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/patchouli/ Pogostemon cablin on chinese herbs healing]*[https://enarticles.wikipediamercola.orgcom/wikiherbal-oils/Patchouli Patchouli patchouli- Wikipediaoil.aspx Pogostemon cablin on articles.mercola.com]