Extracted from the leaves of the herb grown in indonesia patchouli is an earthy spicy and mystical oil with a sweet woody aroma ideal in massage or the bath to unwind the mind and relax the body blends well with bergamot geranium and lavender organic also known as pogostemon cablin if you want its scientific name before using essential oils please read the essential oil safety information you will find this on the leaflet inside the oil carton