Patchouli is a bushy herb with white flowers from the mint family. Patchouli has a dark, musky and earthy aroma that became popular in the United States with the hippies of the 60s. Patchouli Oil is touted to have many health properties as an antidepressant, antiphlogistic, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, cicatrizant, cytophylactic, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicide, insecticide, sedative, and a tonic.
