In this post I share all about the herb patchouli. Not only is this plant a pretty one to grow in your home garden there are many things you can do with the harvest. [ Ссылка ]
About Patchouli
The patchouli plant is a tropical plant with a woodsy fragrance I just love to enjoy. Humid and partly shade environment is what the plant thrives in but will drop leaves in cool temperatures. Indonesia, Malaysia and China is where the plant has been cultivated for centuries. These countries use the harvest for perfume, aphrodisiac and moth repellent. Patchouli leaves can be packed in fabric and with woven items to protect from insect damage. The scent lasts for months after being harvest. They say the scent of the harvest leaves will improve with age but I think it smells the same over time. The plant is a member of the mint family but doesn't grow as hardy in my home garden.
There are many different species of patchouli. Pogostemon cablin is the most common or 'true' patchouli. This plant can be glossy with a olive green egg shaped leaf with tooth edges. Patchouli has always been linked with romance, so it is often an ingredient in love potions and mixtures for a romantic evening.
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