Heal Your Senses with The Power of Patchouli
09/06/2010 09:21
Patchouli
is one of the most famous herbs, widely known for its strong herbaceous
scent that was often used as an aphrodisiac and was extremely popular
during the '60's.
Some of the different ways you can use patchouli:
Potpourri
Put patchouli in sachets or in bowls to let the smell waft through your
house. The scent of patchouli is known to calm the senses, relieve
stress, headaches, and is an aphrodisiac. It is also known to ward away
insects, flies and moths.
Steaming Put a handful of
crushed patchouli leaves in your steam to relieve anxiety, stress,
depression, and to dispel nausea or headache. Many also believe the
antiseptic qualities of patchouli help to soothe inflamed, irritated
skin.
Take A Patchouli Bath! Sprinkle a handful of patchouli leaves into your bath to heal skin infections, eczema, acne, chapped skin, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins. Patchouli is also known to tighten loose skin, and increase cell renewal which is perfect for healing sagging, aging skin. Patchouli is also used to remove cellulite. Plus the beautiful scent will leave you smelling amazing and feeling free from stress.
Use To Heal Your Skin Crush patchouli
with a mortar and pestle and mix with water or lotion to make a paste.
Apply to skin infections, eczema, acne, hemorrhoids, or varicose veins
to help soothe, tone, and clear the skin.
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