Patchouli essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant and carries a strong, sweet and spicy almost musky base note. It is widely known for its deodorant properties and helps to eliminate or mask body odors. It is also an aphrodisiac stimulating the sexual organs and addressing impotency and disinterest in sex. two of its primary benefits include being an insecticide and a fungicide inhibiting fungal growth and keeping insects at a healthy distance.