Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Thanks Marilyn, I definetly want to try the wreath, great idea. I am also wondering what is the difference between, regular Olive Oil and Pomace Olive oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Hi Angie, Suggestion... cut it, dry it and make wreaths out of it... don't know if you do craft shows or not but if you do, should be a good seller! Heck, I'd have it inside for the winter! <grin> I live in hot Florida and haven't found a patchouli plant yet! (figures, huh? ) Another way maybe easier to make wreaths from it would be to use a grapevine wreath and twine it through it... would smell really great! Marilyn NAMIXAM wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I have a beautiful Patchouli plant outside and since I live in this wonderful > winterwonderland of Wisconsin, it won't survive winter. I was wondering if > there are any other uses for Patchouli other than making potpourri out of it. > For instance can I put it in Olive oil for baths or dry it for other things. > Thanks > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 How Cool! I love the ornament idea, this is great thanks to all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Hiya Angie! Ok.. the regular olive oil can be and is used for cooking and eating.. the Pomace Olive oil is used for soap making and certain cosmetic products - the person you " really " want to talk to about this would be Chris and take a peek on her website as she has them both.. http://alittleolfactory.safeshopper.com/index.htm The Olive Pomace oil is under her soap making supplies... I have her early harvest olive oil and I can tell you from experience that it tastes FANTASTIC - and is wonderful for skin care too.... and massage... and.. oh heck, I need to order more!!!!!!! <grin> As I don't have her Olive Pomace oil, but knowing the quality of her products, <they're great> ::::::::::::yellin, hey Chris, list Momma, where ya be?::::::::::::::::, she's the one to really answer this one! Another idea for the patchouli.. gosh I love that one!!!!!!!!!... is do you make any ornaments for the holiday season? If you do, or want to do a couple.. this is fun and really nice... Take a CLEAR glass ball, round or different shaped... I find them at lots of craft shops..(sometimes even Walmart in packs of 4;. dry out your patchouli... add a couple drops of oil........then take the lil top off the ball and fill about halfway. Glue small satin ribbons around the top... maybe a satin rose or something too... tie a small bow (use the really 'thin' satin ribbon) - hang it on a tree, with lights ... the heat from the lights diffuses the scent all over and smells YUMMY!!!!!!!! (looks nice too) If you wish to add color, I'd use a few rose petals (red, mixed in w/the patchouli....) or depending on what your ribbon is... maybe pink... even thin/dried orange peel's nice, small cinnamon sticks......; or instead of using ribbon, a bit of lace (glue gun), around the top of the ornament looks nice and can be color-coordinated with the contents inside or a person's room decor..... the combinations are almost endless - they make great gifts too........! Fun to make too.. And then... since I love baskets... I'd fill a basket with some of the dried herb, add some pine cones.........(got some HUGE ones all over the place here! ) maybe some long around 6 " cinnamon sticks... and whatever-else comes to mind... that'll look nice and smell great too.........I do a lot of the baskets with different things in them and always am on the lookout for baskets wherever I go! I have a ball with them and we all enjoy them.........I've even done some with herb stalks and then stuck a cute stuffed animal peeking outta them.....<grin> -- ready for that craft show yet???? Geez, since I moved to Florida (last year, from Connecticut), everytime I " find " a craft show to get into, it's either... already filled..already been done in the summer... or costs a LOT to get into! In Connecticut, around the holidays, 10 bucks.. you got a good-sized spot and a table ..... and they had a lot of shows to choose from. I guess there " was " something good about Connecticut, huh? <laughing> Take care, Marilyn NAMIXAM wrote: > Thanks Marilyn, I definetly want to try the wreath, great idea. I am also > wondering what is the difference between, regular Olive Oil and Pomace Olive > oil? > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Thanks Chris, What a nice bunch of people I am getting to know! Peace, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 > Hi Everyone, Hi Angie > I have a beautiful Patchouli plant outside How nice! I've never grown patchouli ... and since I live in this wonderful > winterwonderland of Wisconsin, it won't survive winter. Nope, unfortunately you are right .... I was wondering if > there are any other uses for Patchouli other than making potpourri out of it. I make incense with it too But that is a lot like potpourri > For instance can I put it in Olive oil for baths or dry it for other things. In addition to Marilyn's great ideas .... you certainly can infuse it in oil and use it bath and massage products, as well as make salves with it (nice for very dry hands > Thanks > Angie *Smile* Chris (list mom) http://www.alittleolfactory.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 I thought of bringing it in for winter but I am so worried it won't make it and then I will lose all the great leaves. I think I could try taking a cutting but I am not sure that I know how to do that. This plant is about 2 1/2 feet round. It amazed me that it grew the way it did since last year I planted one and it croaked within 1 month. I guessed I talked just right and it grew to love me!! I know they like sun and I don't know if grow bulbs will do the trick in the house. Let me know how you do it and I would love to try cuttings and growing more of it. Then I can have the best of both worlds. Thanks for taking the time, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2001 Report Share Posted September 21, 2001 Having had the nickname Patchouli for nearly five years, let me tell you the stuff is wonderful! ~ Fresh leaves can be used to roll into smudge sticks, or burnt hem whole dried for incense. You can also smoke them (like cloves). They are a natural aphrodisiac, so rub the leaves on pulse points to stimulate hormones. You can also eat them in small amounts. A leaf to a large pot of stew, combines best with lemon. Patchouli tea makes a great hair rinse. It will help condition the hair and seal it to protect it from styling products and general gunk. Steep them in alcohol and a bit of salt for a great breath freshener spritz (test this first, you may not like the flavor). You could also bring the plant inside for the winter. We pot up about half of our patchouli plants each winter (we grow them as a crop for sale) and bring them inside, then re-sow the next season from that batch plus a few new ones to keep the gene pool healthy. If you are into magick, them make great love talismans. They also attract money very well when combined with cinnamon. Wrap a few fresh leaves around a stick of cinnamon and tie with green thread, Stick it over your doorway to place of business, or on top of your monitor for online business. Fill a fresh leaf with sea salt and roll into a small bundle, folding in edges, then tie with red thread. Hang this in the bedroom to help with good vibes, especially the sex kind. The roots of the plant are said to ward off rape. Carry three of them tied together with orange thread in your pocket or purse. Hmm, you can of course make perfume out of it or put it in oil as you mentioned. Blessings, Soseneda Quidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur. ICQ# 47264444 AIM: SosenedaA : Soseneda_Arianrhod Looking for herbs and other witchy supplies? Many wonderful handmade items from Twining Vines available at The Town Market TheTownMarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 22, 2001 Report Share Posted September 22, 2001 Hi, I'd for sure give bringing in the plant a try.... what do you have to lose? Keep it in a sunny place...........I take cuttings and root them (as do a bunch of people around here), and it works <!!!!>; using a rooting medium - there are several different names for it, depending on the manufacturer....but it works the same. It's a powder and what you do is you cut back your plant, a few stalks - then (whoops, get your pots ready with potting soil first!), and dip each stalk into water, then into the rooting medium - coat them well, then simply put each stalk into it's own pot, go for a medium-sized pot since once it's rooted, it'll grow.......and keep it moist and in the sun. (window sun is ok or even under a flourescent light if you have one... ). Then, when winter's all over with and it's planting time all over again, you could have yourself a lot more plants! If you'd like to try this method and can't find the rooting stuff around where you are, give me a yell off-line and I'll pick some up for you here and send it to you... good luck!!!!!!!!!! Marilyn NAMIXAM wrote: > I thought of bringing it in for winter but I am so worried it won't make it > and then I will lose all the great leaves. I think I could try taking a > cutting but I am not sure that I know how to do that. This plant is about 2 > 1/2 feet round. It amazed me that it grew the way it did since last year I > planted one and it croaked within 1 month. I guessed I talked just right and > it grew to love me!! I know they like sun and I don't know if grow bulbs > will do the trick in the house. Let me know how you do it and I would love > to try cuttings and growing more of it. Then I can have the best of both > worlds. > Thanks for taking the time, > Angie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2001 Report Share Posted September 23, 2001 I work in a greenhouse and I am not sure about sending them but I can send you a cutting from mine and you can try to grow it yourself??? email me off list your address and I'll send you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2001 Report Share Posted September 23, 2001 Hi, Got a question for ya.... I'm in Florida and haven't been able to find any Patchouli plants and LOVE the stuff.........outta be able to grow it here since it's hot or warm most of the time... any ideas on where I can find them? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks........... Marilyn leanashe wrote: > Having had the nickname Patchouli for nearly five years, let me tell you > the stuff is wonderful! ~ > > Fresh leaves can be used to roll into smudge sticks, or burnt hem whole > dried for incense. You can also smoke them (like cloves). > > They are a natural aphrodisiac, so rub the leaves on pulse points to > stimulate hormones. > > You can also eat them in small amounts. A leaf to a large pot of stew, > combines best with lemon. > > Patchouli tea makes a great hair rinse. It will help condition the hair > and seal it to protect it from styling products and general gunk. > > Steep them in alcohol and a bit of salt for a great breath freshener > spritz (test this first, you may not like the flavor). > > You could also bring the plant inside for the winter. We pot up about > half of our patchouli plants each winter (we grow them as a crop for > sale) and bring them inside, then re-sow the next season from that batch > plus a few new ones to keep the gene pool healthy. > > If you are into magick, them make great love talismans. They also > attract money very well when combined with cinnamon. Wrap a few fresh > leaves around a stick of cinnamon and tie with green thread, Stick it > over your doorway to place of business, or on top of your monitor for > online business. > > Fill a fresh leaf with sea salt and roll into a small bundle, folding in > edges, then tie with red thread. Hang this in the bedroom to help with > good vibes, especially the sex kind. > > The roots of the plant are said to ward off rape. Carry three of them > tied together with orange thread in your pocket or purse. > > Hmm, you can of course make perfume out of it or put it in oil as you > mentioned. > > Blessings, > Soseneda > > Quidquid Latine dictum sit, altum videtur. > ICQ# 47264444 > AIM: SosenedaA > : Soseneda_Arianrhod > > Looking for herbs and other witchy supplies? > Many wonderful handmade items from Twining Vines available at The Town > Market TheTownMarket > > > My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey > http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2005 Report Share Posted March 29, 2005 The patch also anchors the scent of top and middle note essentials oils. It blends with almost everything! OH my!! Real perfume experts! The only time I ever read this sort of talk was in Tom Robbins' " Jitterbug Perfume " . Did anyone on this list read it? One of his best. I wasn't crazy about some of his later ones. Anyway, that's off topic and I am supposed to be getting ready for a trip. Can you spell ADD, ? Ien in the Kooyenays ********************************** Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, don't get angry. Honor your parents, teachers and elders. Earn your living honestly. Give thanks for each living thing. Reiki Principles. ********************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 WEIRD!!! I am on the last two pages of Jitterbug Perfume. It has given me a new passion for scent. He refers to smelling as the most important sense a human has. I keep thinking about the perfume in the novel - base note of beet pollen, jasmine and a citrus top note. What would this smell like? I just got back from a trip to Italy - they have a herbal shop and perfume shop on every block! I couldn't find any essential oils. I think that they may be over the counter items??? Jessica Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote: The patch also anchors the scent of top and middle note essentials oils. It blends with almost everything! OH my!! Real perfume experts! The only time I ever read this sort of talk was in Tom Robbins' " Jitterbug Perfume " . Did anyone on this list read it? One of his best. I wasn't crazy about some of his later ones. Anyway, that's off topic and I am supposed to be getting ready for a trip. Can you spell ADD, ? Ien in the Kooyenays ********************************** Just for today, do not worry. Just for today, don't get angry. Honor your parents, teachers and elders. Earn your living honestly. Give thanks for each living thing. Reiki Principles. ********************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 I have tons of Patchouli freaks who are about to get very mad at me for closing up shop...think I'll have to pacify them by agreeing to keep supplying their drug of choice? Patch EO, properly aged, really surprises people, even those who think they don't like it. I get surprised by it too at times--I did some Patchouli herb sachets for Christmas tables this last winter and they're POOF! All gone BUHbye! I couldn't believe how well they went over. Anyhow, to my point--Patchouli's such an often-used base that a lot of people don't know there's any in a blend--I mix it into a lot of stuff and I've been asked to try mixing up some Raspberry Patchouli for a friend, so once the move's done that's on the R & D list. Serra On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 22:19:02 -0500 (EST), Jessica Burman <cocoonjessica wrote: > > WEIRD!!! I am on the last two pages of Jitterbug Perfume. It has given me a new passion for scent. He refers to smelling as the most important sense a human has. I keep thinking about the perfume in the novel - base note of beet pollen, jasmine and a citrus top note. What would this smell like? > > I just got back from a trip to Italy - they have a herbal shop and perfume shop on every block! I couldn't find any essential oils. I think that they may be over the counter items??? > > Jessica > > > Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote: > > The patch also anchors the scent of top and middle note > essentials oils. It blends with almost everything! > > OH my!! Real perfume experts! > The only time I ever read this sort of talk was in Tom Robbins' " Jitterbug Perfume " . Did anyone on this list > read it? One of his best. I wasn't crazy about some of his later ones. > > Anyway, that's off topic and I am supposed to be getting > ready for a trip. > Can you spell ADD, ? > > Ien in the Kooyenays > ********************************** > Just for today, do not worry. > Just for today, don't get angry. > Honor your parents, teachers and elders. > Earn your living honestly. > Give thanks for each living thing. > > Reiki Principles. > ********************************** -- Going Out Of Business Sale--new listings every day! http://stores.ebay.com/SerrasSecretSurplus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Mmmmmmmmmm.....patchouli! My all time favorite scent! When I was researching aphrodisiac / sensual blends, patchouli's name came up every time. I tried (probably via recommendations of this group) to get seeds this year, but had no luck. So I'll be buying a plant again. I've never really used the actual plant for much, but just like the thought of having one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Patchouli Scientific Name: Pogostemon cablin Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Origin: Indonesia, India, Philippines, Malaysia, China and South America Synonyms: P. patchouli, patchouli, puchaput Essential Oil Properties and Characteristics Fresh patchouli essential oil has a sharp, earthy, oriental and sensual fragrance, and needs to age to develop the deeper, earthier aroma of good patchouli oil. Patchouli essential oil should always be aged and will continue to improve the longer it sits. The colour of the oil will deepen from a light yellowish, pale red to deep, dark amber upon aging, and the oil will become more and more viscous. Origin and History Patchouli is a member of the mint family. It is a large (3 feet) perennial mint which grows in tropical climates. It has white flowers and large fragrant leaves. The plant originated in Southeast Asia, and is extensively cultivated in various Indonesian Islands, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, China, and South America. Patchouli is also known as patchouly, tamala pattra in Sanskrit and guang huo xiang in chinese. Originally, Patchouli leaves were collected from Sumatra, baled and shipped to France (later to England and the USA). Patchouli's warm, mellow, earthy scent was especially popular in the 1960's. Patchouli is still used today in temples as incense. It is said to assist in grounding and centering the mind prior to meditation. It is also produces a strong connection to the earth as such is an aid to connecting with the natural beauty of our planet. Method of Extraction The essential oil of patchouli is extracted by steam distillation of the dried leaves. The leaves need to be shade dried and partially fermented before distilling. Precautions During Use (Contraindications) Patchouli is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising and has no specific contraindications , may cause sensitisation in some individuals. Therapeutic properties Patchouli essential oil is a relaxing and soothing essential oil. This essential oil is antiseptic, deordorant and sensual. Patchouli essential oil has regenerative properties making it a highly valuable essential oil for dry, mature, problem or itchy skin. Patchouli is a popular essential oil for bath and skin care, and it blends nicely with sandalwood, cedarwood, orange, rose, geranium, l avender, vetivert, bergamot, ylang ylang, clary sage and frankincense. -- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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