PatchouliA member of the mint family, Patchouli is known to help with skin imperfections, while also providing a grounding, balancing effect on emotions. Description Patchouli is a bushy herb from the mint family with stems reaching two or three feet in height and bearing small, pink white flowers. Easily recognized for its rich, musky sweet fragrance, Patchouli is regularly used in the perfume industry as well as in scented products such as laundry detergents