Patchouli is an essential oil used in cosmetics, perfumes, soaps and insect repellents. It is in high demand around the world and cannot be reproduced in the laboratory. The patchouli shrub requires nutrient rich soil, high levels of rainfall and adequate sunlight to thrive. These conditions combine to form a paradise for the plant on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra: the Aceh Province. Here is a documentary serie of pictures taken by Iva Zímová, international photographer. To learn more about the project of the Caritas CR and about Iva Zímová, visit article Patchouli Growers in Aceh, Indonesia.