{"product_id":"832485-1","title":"Patchouli","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe famous hippie scent! Patchouli is a shrub of about 1 m in height with hairy stems, large aromatic, downy leaves and originates from tropical Asia. It follows (logically) that the plant cannot withstand cold, so keep it indoors from September-April! The plant is now cultivated for the extraction of essential oil in Paraguay, China, and Japan. \n\u003cbr\u003eIn Asia, Patchouli's insect-repelling properties are particularly valued; the leaves are dried and placed between clothes to protect them from moths. \n\u003cbr\u003eIn 19th-century France, the Patchouli scent was particularly popular among the nobility for its supposed aphrodisiac effect (= stimulating the senses, enhancing sexual feelings), and the oil was used in large quantities there. The scent is reminiscent of the Flower Power era; Patchouli was widely used as a perfume at that time. In the 1960s and 70s, it was the scent of an entire generation. Hippies abundantly sprinkled their clothes with the oil they brought back from their trips to India. In its countries of origin, the oil is mainly extracted for its antiseptic properties. For this purpose, the oil is sprinkled over clothing and fabrics, and the oil is also attributed mystical powers. In Japan and Malaysia, Patchouli is used as an antidote for snake bites. \n\u003cbr\u003eEssential oil is distilled from the (dried, usually fermented) leaves and flowering tops. It is viscous with a yellowish-brown color and has a strong, heavy scent. Unlike other organic products, the quality of Patchouli oil improves with longer storage. For example, a 5-year-old oil is very viscous and has a heavy sweet scent. The oil is also important as a remedy for depression and (as already mentioned) has a good reputation as a sexual stimulant. An interesting property of Patchouli is that in small quantities, the oil has a stimulating effect, while in high doses, it has a calming effect. Patchouli oil has an antifungal effect, especially against skin fungi, promotes skin circulation, and is used in aromatherapy for, among other things: athlete's foot, foot fungus, impetigo, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, dermatitis, itching, acne\/pimples, impure oily skin, oily hair with dandruff, scars, wounds, depression, cellulite, fissures, open pores, anxiety, nervous exhaustion, frigidity, stress, wrinkles, (wet) eczema, and fever. The oil is a cell regenerator and has vein-strengthening and anti-inflammatory properties. (text adapted from: www.anthemis.nl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Pogostemon cablin, or also Pogostemon patchouli\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Patchoeli\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Pogostemon patchouli\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Patchouli\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44177496637493,"sku":"832485.1","price":6.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/832485.jpg?v=1750791413","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en\/products\/832485-1","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}