Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Patchouli

pogostemon cablin-distilled from the dried leaves (which were subjected to fermentation). It is a tropical herb native to southeast Asia. The amber liquid has a rich, sweet herbaceous earthy odor. 

CAUTIONS: Patchouli is generally considered low risk and non-irritating when used properly. However, like all essential oils, it requires mindful use.


CHARACTER:  "Unruffled Dreamer"  Grounded, Soothing, Assured,     Expansive, Magnetic Presence, Creative, Steady Resilience, Confident


ETHERIC COLORS: Red-orange, Violet tinged with Purple and Gold, Deep Brown, Moss Green

NUMBER:  1      

CRYSTALS:  Green/BlackTourmaline, Black or Mahogany obsidian, Tiger Eye/Iron, Labradorite, Orange Moonstone, Smoky Quartz, Garnet   

ASTRO:   Scorpio, Capricorn, Pluto, Saturn

CHAKRA:  Root, Sacral, Solar        

ELEMENT:  Earth with smoldering Fire

MUSICAL: Base C; D and A; hand drum, bass guitar, low cello; pulsing rhythm        

PERFUME NOTE:  Base

ENERGY TYPE: 3, 4

CHEMICAL FAMILY; Sesquiterpene


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Invigorated, Restored, Reasonable, Lucid, Astute, Stimulating, Persistent, Creative, Assist Meditation


USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Depression, Anxiety, Indecision, Lethargy, Egotistical, Tension, Stress, Mood swings, Touchiness, Nervous disorders


USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Acne, cracked & chapped skin, eczema, fungal infections, impetigo, helps hair and skin, open pores, sores, wrinkles, allergies, insect bites (add to insect repellent,)  dandruff, liver function, improves sleep


PROPERTIES: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, astringent, deodorant, tissue regenerator, digestive, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal

It blends with most everything especially the "Woods"~~ CISTUS, VETIVER, SANDALWOOD, CEDAR, GERANIUM, CLOVE, LAVENDER, ROSE, NEROLI, BERGAMOT, MYRRH, CLARY SAGE, CORIANDER, CYPRESS, FIR, FRANKINCENSE, HELICHRYSUM, JUNIPER. 


BLENDS: Petroglyph, Into the Woods, Sunset Canyon, Anasazi, Dragon Quest, Treasure, Way of the Leaf, Tiger Eye, Butterfly Kisses, Chocolate Jelly Rings, Kaibab Canyon, Captivating, Enchantment, Eagle Eye, Gingerbread,  Manipura, Marzipan, Muladahara, Sitalpu, Swadisthana, Turquoise,  Moonstone,  

May contain:  Patchouli alcohol, pogostol, bulnesol, patchoulenol


ARCHETYPES:  ADVOCATE, CHILD WOUNDED, EXPLORER, COMMUNICATOR, JOURNALIST, ROOTED SHAMAN, ALCHEMIST


PERSONALITY:

+Well balanced between the earth and sky, grounded, yet able to reach for the unattainable.  There is an elderly quality, ancient and steady, no matter what age.

+Perfectly happy on their own. Capable of seeking others when desired.

+Emotionally and intellectually advanced as young people.  Enjoy intellectually stimulating  jobs that require reasoning.

+Determined, able to stick to things.  Strives hard to reach the highest positions.

+Never misses a trick, always ready when a good opportunity presents.

+Usually in the right place at the right time. 

+Stand their ground.  Strong member of the debating society. In relationships, they like to take charge.

+Slightly oddball activities appeal to them. Interested in obscure subjects. Enjoy delving into the psyche. Make good psychologists. 

+Can draw people out of their shell. Warm hearted, may be slightly overbearing at times.

+Once they get hooked on a subject, they’ll keep exploring, over and over.  Do well in science or related professions where their powers of reason can be put to good use.

+Has a power to convey a complicated message in a more easily accessible form. Make good commentators or journalists, particularly investigative kinds. 

-They can get indignant and outraged.  May be inclined to send letters to the editor.

-May not have a lot of friends, nor do they encourage family to enter their personal territory.  They are not boring and can be found burning the candle at both ends until they burn themselves out.

-When negative or they become ill, they become immobilized, touchy, and trying, possibly depressed.

(updated FEB. 26, 2026)



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