Latin name: Pogostemom patchouli Part of Plant used: Dried leaves. Country of origin: Indonesia, China, Madagascar, Japan. Physiological: Good for skin: toning (mix with black pepper), open pores, wrinkles, saggy, cracked, chapped. Obesity, frigidity, menstrual cramps, mood swings, dandruff. Moth insecticide. Psychological: Protecting, centering, triggers memories. Mythological: Provides strength to follow individual path.