P benghalensis. The acetone extract exhibited larvicidal activity against the larvae of malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi. It also showed activity against yellow fever mosquito.
Pogostemon cablin Benth.
Synonym P patchouli var. sauvis Hook. f.
Family Labiatae; Lamiaceae.
Habitat Native to the Philippines; introduced in India.
English Patchouli. Ayurvedic Paachi.
Folk Paanari.
Action Plant—insecticidal.
Leaves—an infusion is given in
menstrual troubles.
The oil, extracted from dried leaves, is reported to possess antibacterial activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Bacterium coli and B. typhosum. It is also found effective against Myco bacterium tuberculosis. The oil is used in insect- repellent preparations.
Pogostemon parviflorus Benth. Synonym P pubescens Benth.
Family Labiatae; Lam iaceae.
Habitat Hifis of South-western India, ascending to 1,200 m.
Folk Phaangalaa (Maharashtra).
Action Aerial parts—antifungal, antibacterial.
Acetone extract of the aerial parts exhibits larvicidal activity against the larva of malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi and Culex quinquefasciatus.
Polyalthia longifolia Thw. 505
Pogostemon patchoulis
Hook. f. non-Pelletier.
Synonym P heyneanus Benth. Family Labiatae; Lam iaceae. Habitat Western Ghats of
Karnataka, Kerala and the Nilgiri hills up to 1,800 m.
English Patchouli.
Ayurvedic Paachi, Pancholi.
Siddha/Tamil Kadir Pachai.
Folk Paanch (Maharashtra), Sugandhi Paanadi (Gujarat).
Action Leaf—bechic, antiasthmatic. A poultice of leaves is applied to boils and to relieve headache.
The plant gave aipha-pyrone derivatives, pogopyrones A and B; n-octacosanol, beta-sitosterol and its
