Reddit reviews The Herb Book

> doTerra

Not a very nice company, apparently

As for what the company claims it's for:

>Patchouli, as with other oils, has a variety of properties leading to many uses. The heavy musky odor helps many control anxiety or fight depression. Aromatically it is also effective with breathing disorders. Because of its antibacterial properties it may be applied topically to wounds and has the added benefit of regeneration of skin tissue thereby reducing scarring. It may also be used topically for insect and snake bites. Further, for the skin, it is a great cleansing agent and has been suggested for acne, dermatitis, eczema and even hemorrhoids.

I'd dearly love to know which one of those CONDISHUNS she's allegedly treating. Why don't you ask her what that stuff's good for, now that you know?

Wiki doesn't back up any of that shit, by the way, except possible insect repellent ... but check out the use in toys

THEY MADE A DOLL CALLED STINKOR USING IT. 'nuff said

(and I read something in the last few months about how even all these years later, those damn dolls STILL stink, but no clue where I saw that)

EDIT - whoops, wrong link up there. However. I found their blog entry on it, and would ya look at that. Ripped straight off the Wiki page for the most part. Where's the page where you actually buy the shit...click click click.. aha.

>Patchouli Essential Oil
>Pogostemon cablin

>Patchouli oil has an easily recognizable rich musky-sweet fragrance. It can have a grounding, balancing effect on the emotions while providing excellent mood support. Patchouli is also widely used for wounds and tissue repair, as well as in skin care preparations for these same properties. For aromatic, topical, or dietary use.

>Patchouli Essential Oil 15ml (3089) US$ 39.33

40 bucks for 15ml?? That woman is a damned fool on top of everything else.


Checked my handy-dandy Herb Book to see what possible uses it has aaaaand... insect repellent. That's it.

There ya go, chick. Ammo aplenty, if you care to use it.