Patchouli Essential Oil is known for its distinct earthy, sweet scent and heavy use in the 60's, Patchouli essential oil, derived from the patchouli plant is a popular oil used for centuries throughout the world. Patchouli is a part of the Lamiaceae family, other notable plants within this family are Mint, Sage and Lavender. The herb thrives in warm and tropical climates, originating and still grown in Asia, it is also cultivated in Western Africa, India, China and even parts of the USA, such as Florida, California and Arizona. Although the most ideal environment for Patchouli to grow would be in a naturally hot one, it can be easily grown in a colder environment and in fact, almost anywhere in the world with a little time, effort and the use of some fairly basic equipment, Patchouli Oil are readily available to anybody wanting to have a try. Its versatility means it can be grown indoors or outdoors, basically anywhere where a temperature of 15 degrees or higher can be maintained, naturally or artificially while the herb also requires access to 6 or more hours of sunlight per day. The Patchouli essential oil is made using the simple process of drying out the leaves and stems of the herb and extracting the oil through a distillation process.