The Patchouli oil, with the CAS registry number 8014-09-3, is also known as Pogostemon cablin oil. Its classification codes are: (1)Natural Product; (2)Skin / Eye Irritant; (3)TSCA UVCB. This chemical has also been used as a hair conditioner for dreadlocks. One study suggests patchouli oil may serve as an all-purpose insect repellent. In several Asian countries, such as Japan and Malaysia, Patchouli oil is also used as an antidote for venomous snakebites. The plant and oil have many claimed health benefits in herbal folk-lore and the scent is used to induce relaxation. Patchouli oil is also an important ingredient in East Asian incense. It is also used as a scent in products like paper towels, laundry detergents, and air fresheners.

The toxicity data is as follows: