Patchouli also known by it's scientific name as Pogostemon Patchouli, is a species of flowering plant with small bushy herb, which yields fragrant leaves containing sweet smelling essential oil. It is originated from Phillipines and known for its multiple health benefits like, leaves of the Patchouli are used to produce herbal tea and herb for making ayurvedic medicine. Patchouli oil helps in soothing inflamation, used to treat skin conditions, acene , healing cuts etc, also helpful in easing symptoms of cough and cold.Presently, India is importing over 200 tonnes of the oil from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.