Patchouli: 1 definition
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Patchouli means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Patchouli in English is the name of a plant defined with Pogostemon cablin in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mentha auricularia Blanco (among others).
2) Patchouli is also identified with Pogostemon heyneanus It has the synonym Pogostemon suavis Ten..
3) Patchouli in West Indies is also identified with Vetiveria zizanioides It has the synonym Chamaeraphis squarrosa (L.f.) Chase (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Southeastern United States …
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Mémoires de la Société des Sciences Naturelles du Maroc (1845)
· The Flora of British India (1885)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1904)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1941)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Patchouli, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Patchouli microtoena.
Ends with: Cablin patchouli, Indian patchouli, Java patchouli, Wild patchouli.
Full-text: Wild patchouli, Java patchouli, Indian patchouli, Cablin patchouli, Paccetene, Devakanisha, Patchouli microtoena, Pogostemon cablin.
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