Pogostemon cablin
Pogostemon cablin, commonly known as patchouli, is a highly aromatic tropical plant celebrated for its intense, earthy fragrance. Prized in the perfume industry and traditional medicine, its essential oil offers therapeutic benefits, including skin healing and calming properties, making it a versatile botanical treasure in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Pogostemon cablin
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement concludes within the genus Pogostemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pogostemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pogostemon cablin, is recognized by various common names depending on the language. In German, it is called Indiische Patschuli, while in Catalan, it is referred to as Patxulí. It is known as pačule obecná in Czech, Patxuli in Basque, and patsuli in Finnish.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Indisches Patschuli | Wikidata |
| ca | Patxulí | Wikidata |
| cs | pačule obecná | Wikidata |
| eu | Patxuli | Wikidata |
| fi | patsuli | Wikidata |
| fr | Patchouli | Wikidata |
| he | פצ'ולי | Wikidata |
| hu | pacsuli | Wikidata |
| id | Nilam | Wikidata |
| io | Pachulio | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found in Germany. Within China, its presence is noted in both Hainan and the China Southeast regions. Its range extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically across Taiwan. Finally, the species is also located within the Indian Subcontinent in Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as patchouli, is primarily utilized for its aromatic properties derived from its various anatomical structures. The most significant components used in medicinal and perfumery applications are the leaves and the overall aerial parts, which are harvested to extract the plant's essence. Within these structures, the stems also contribute to the total biomass, though the potency is concentrated in the foliage. The primary therapeutic and olfactory value lies in the rich volatile oil produced by the plant, which is subsequently processed to obtain the concentrated oil used in various holistic treatments and fragrances.- Total parts
- 17
- Scientific sources
- 29
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pogostemon cablin has 70 reported phytochemicals identified across 121 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include patchouli alcohol, pogostone, patchoulol, Patchouli alcohol, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 70
- Scientific sources
- 121
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| patchouli alcohol | 20 | ★★★★★ |
| pogostone | 13 | ★★★★★ |
| patchoulol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Patchouli alcohol | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seychellene | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| alpha-guaiene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll a | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorophyll b | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pogostemon cablin has 10 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Adaptogenic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunosuppressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pogostemon cablin has 26 reported medicinal uses identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, headaches, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis.
- Total uses
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Micrococcus luteus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |