"DESCRIPTION Patchouli is used widely in modern perfumery[8] and modern scented industrial products such as paper towels, laundry detergents, and air fresheners. Two important components of its essential oil are patchoulol and norpatchoulenol USES Patchouli oil is a very well known antidepressant. Its anti-inflammatory quality makes it an excellent astringent and antiseptic. Anti-emetic, antimicrobial and antiphlogistic, it is antitoxic in nature. It is also antiviral, bactericidal and fungicidal, which makes it a very effective deodorant. A stimulating and tonic agent, it is very much popular as a carminative, digestive, diurectic, nerving, prophylactic and febrifuge. Patchouli oil has also been used as a aphrodisiac since time immemorial."