Pogostemon cablin, also known as patchouli, is an herb that has many health benefits. The essential oil derived from patchouli has potent compounds like patchoulol antioxidants that can help with respiratory distress, increasing appetite, rejuvenating hair, enhancing skin health, promoting weight loss, relieving stress, and warding off insects. The bioactive constituents of patchouli, such as patchoulol, Norpatchoulenol, Seychellene, α-Patchoulene, β-Patchoulene, α-Bulnesene, α-Guaiene, Caryophyllene, and Pogostol, make it perfect for use in cosmetics, aromatherapy, massage, and in-home cleansing products to purify the air as well as surfaces. Additionally, patchouli oil has stress-relieving qualities that reduce mental stress and fatigue in both men and women, increase their sexual drive and stamina while increasing their sexual drive substantially. Patchouli is also used in traditional medicinal practices to treat colds, headaches, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insect and snake bites, and skin infections. This guide covers the history, properties, preparation, dosage and usage of Pogostemon cablin as a medicinal herb.