from what language is patchouli, tamil
In America, when most people hear the word patchouli, they immediately think of hippies, universal love for one another, and tie dyed peace signs. But patchouli is so much more than that and has quite an interesting history. Deriving its name from the Tamil language (the official dialect of Singapore and Sri Lanka), patchouli means âgreen leafâ. A robust and extremely fragrant plant; especially when rubbed, patchouliâs scent has been used for centuries in perfumes. Belonging to the genus Pogostemon, patchouli is a green, leafy herb that is in the mint family.