What are the main values ​​of Patchouli?

The garden value of Patchouli

The whole plant of Patchouli has a fragrance, so Patchouli is often combined with other aromatic plants to arrange green spaces for blind people, which can enhance the blind people's sense of closeness to nature. Patchouli green belts are often used to decorate flower paths, poolsides, courtyards, etc.

Nutritional value of Patchouli

Patchouli is a high-calcium, high-carotene food that is rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals, etc. and has good nutritional value. The young stems and leaves are the main edible parts of Patchouli and are a good choice for game. There are many ways to eat it. It can be used for cold salad, stir-fry, fry, or make porridge. You can also use Patchouli as a cooking condiment or ingredient. It also has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing Qi.

Medicinal value of Patchouli

The main functions of Patchouli include dissolving turbid air, stopping vomiting, relieving gas, and relieving heat. It can be used to treat symptoms such as dampness, vomiting, heat, fatigue, chest tightness, vomiting and diarrhea, and headache. Patchouli has bactericidal properties. Putting a patchouli leaf in your mouth can remove bad breath, prevent infectious diseases, and can also be used as a preservative. In summer, it is suitable to eat Patchouli porridge or drink Patchouli tea, which is effective for dampness in the spleen and stomach, abdominal distension, fatigue, heat, nausea and vomiting. The aromatic volatile oil contained in Patchouli is also the raw material for many Chinese patent medicines, and can inhibit a variety of pathogenic fungi to a certain extent.