Ylang-ylang: Ylang-ylang essential oil is used in aromatherapy to improve self-esteem, calm anxiety, and provide a sense of well-being, though these benefits aren't well proven. It is also thought to ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. As demand for patchouli oil soars, more farmers are profiting from the aromatic cash crop. But their ...

A sense of satisfaction washed over them as they watched the container fill with thick, rich brown oil, a sign of high-quality patchouli, the result of their hard work and precision. Haruna ...

Patchouli farming in Indonesia's Sulawesi region is on the rise, driven by increased demand for its aromatic oil. However, the expansion is contributing to deforestation and landslide risks.

Workers filter patchouli oil at a refinery in Simboro, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) SIMBORO, Indonesia (AP) — Tucked between the village and the forest ...

drops of fragrant patchouli oil trickling into plastic bottles. A sense of satisfaction washed over them as they watched the container fill with thick, rich brown oil, a sign of high-quality patchouli ...