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Patchouli

Patchouli oil became popular in the sixties and was used as fragrant oil by hippies. Some say to disguise the result of not taking regular baths and others suggest it was used because of its reputation as an aphrodisiac.

Patchouli originates in India across to Malaysia and does indeed have a heady aroma and too known for its aphrodisiac quality as a result of that aroma.

As well as being the favoured fragrance of the “flower children” Its other potentials are said to include a feeling of euphoria, as an antidepressant, insect repellent, an antiseptic and to prevent misfortune.

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