Magickal Properties Of Patchouli

Plant/herb – Patchouli 

(Pogostemon Cablin)

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) is a tropical, aromatic herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) known for its distinctive, earthy fragrance. 

Usually used in the form of the essential oil, Patchouli, once popular during the 60's as a way of masking the scent of marijuana, is mainly used as a love herb. It is also great for attracting money and and is said to aid in fertility.

Appearance:

• Patchouli is a small perennial herb, growing 60cm -1m in height. It has large, soft, egg shaped flowers that possess a strong aroma, especially when crushed. At the top
  
  of the plant are small, pale purple or pinkish-white flowers that grow in clusters.
  

Where It Grows:

Patchouli thrives in warm, humid climates and is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, New Guinea and Sri Lanka, however it can also be found in Nepal and North East India. Although it loves warm climates, it does not tolerate long periods of direct sunlight.

Patchouli can be grown from seeds or cuttings, however due to the delicate nature of the seeds, cuttings are the preferred method of propagation.

Harvesting Patchouli:

Patchouli can be harvested 2-3 times per year after the plant is mature (around 6 months old). It is harvested by the following methods:

• Leaf Collection – The leaves are harvested once the plant is mature (typically around 6 months old).
• Drying – Leaves are dried to preserve their essential oils.
• Distillation – The dried leaves are steam distilled to extract patchouli essential oil, which is widely used in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine.

Magickal Uses Of Patchouli

Patchouli is particularly used for money and love magic.

Folk Names: Pucha Pot, Kablin

Gender: Feminine/ Hot

Planet: Sun/ Saturn/ Mars

Element: Earth

Daily Correspondences: Tuesday

Zodiac Signs: Libra, Taurus & Virgo

Powers: Love, Pasion, Sex, Physical Energy, Money, Fertility & Lust

Parts Used: Dried leaves & Essential oil

 

Some of the magickal uses of Patchouli include:

1. Attracts both women and men: Patchouli is said to be an aphrodisiac. It's earthy qualities are attractive to people of both sexes and for this reason it is often used in spells to promote lust, love and passion.
2. Can be substituted for graveyard dust: The earthy scent of Patchouli makes it a valuable substitute for graveyard dust in spells.
3. Attracts money: Patchouli is used in money spells to attract wealth.
4. Increases clairvoyance: Patchouli is often used in divination incense and to increase clairvoyance.
5. Used to increase fertility: Patchouli has also been said to increase fertility. (Whether this is due to a medicinal component of the herb or whether people tend to conceive children after working with Patchouli because they are more receptive to sex has not been stated).

How To Use Patchouli in Magick

1. Sprinkle Patchouli oil on your wallet/ money to attract wealth
2. Burn a green candle dressed with patchouli oil or sprinkle patchouli leaves around the base of a green candle as part of a money spell to attract wealth. 
3. Add Patchouli leaves to a loose incense blend designed for divination work.
4. Burn Patchouli oil whilst performing divination tasks such as reading Tarot to aid in connecting to your subconscious.
5. Add Patchouli leaves or Patchouli oil to a bath or sachet designed to bring in
   
   love/passion.
6. Burn Patchouli oil in your bedroom when trying to conceive.
7. Wear a patchouli perfume oil to attract new love.
8. Dress a red candle in patchouli oil for a passion spell.
9. Add dried patchouli leaves to your money bowl as part of your ongoing money spell.
10. Add Patchouli oil to a ritual bath or use a Patchouli soap to open intuitive pathways.

Let us know what you think about this fantastic herb. Do you use it for mundane purposes, magickal purposes, or both? We'd love to hear your experiences.

Please note: This information is for entertainment purposes only and should not replace professional advice.  I am not a qualified herbalist/doctor and am only reporting self-researched information. 

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References:

Grieve, M., Mrs. (1978). A Modern Herbal (pp. 618-619). Penguin Books.

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