Patchouli

(Patchouli)
Sanskrit: पचौली • Botanical: Pogostemon patchouli Hook. f.

Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) is described in the text as an aromatic plant. Its leaves yield the famous patchouli oil used extensively in perfumery. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and is cultivated in tropical regions. The leaves have a strong, distinctive, musky aroma. The dried leaves are used in sachets and as an aromatic. In Ayurveda, it is used for its aromatic and cooling properties. The essential oil is valued in modern aromatherapy. The text mentions it in the context of fragrant substances in the Karpuradi Varga.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Patchouli
Sanskrit: पचौली
Hindi: पचौली

What is Patchouli (Patcholi / पचौली)?

Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli) is described in the text as an aromatic plant. Its leaves yield the famous patchouli oil used extensively in perfumery. The plant is native to Southeast Asia and is cultivated in tropical regions. The leaves have a strong, distinctive, musky aroma. The dried leaves are used in sachets and as an aromatic. In Ayurveda, it is used for its aromatic and cooling properties. The essential oil is valued in modern aromatherapy. The text mentions it in the context of fragrant substances in the Karpuradi Varga.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (improves complexion)
  • Daurgandhyanashana (removes bad odor)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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