Palmarosa Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Grass
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Sweet, floral, rosy, geranium-like
Largest Producing Countries: India and Brazil
Traditional Use: Primarily used in the fragrance industry, it is also known as an insect repellant.
Properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, digestive, febrifuge, nervine, stimulant, tonic
Benefits: Digestive upsets, fatigue, infections, insect repellant, scar tissue, stress, uterine tonic, wrinkles. In a blend palmarosa may used as an aroma alternative to rose or geranium oils.
Blends Well With: Amyris, bay, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage, clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, mandarin, oakmoss, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Of Interest: Geraniol is extracted from palmarosa oil which is considered a natural source for the constituent.
Safety Data: Generally considered safe.
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