Palmarosa (cymbopogon martinii)
Location: Palmarosa is grown in Africa, Brazil, Comoros, India, Indonesia and Pakistan.
Extraction: Steam distilled from the dried leaves.
Colour and Odour: The essential oil is clear with a hint of yellow. It has a fresh, sweet, rosy aroma.
Description: A wild growing grass with long slender leaves and terminal flowering tops. It has a spreading habit, flourishing in the tropics.
Background: Known locally in India as "rosha" two varieties are cultivated, motia and sofia. The odour of Palmarosa resembles rose and geranium essential oils, and is used as a cheaper substitute for scenting soap. Formly Palmarosa was shipped to Bulgaria via Constantinople and used to adulterate rose oil, which was produced there.
Properties: Tonic, stimulant, antiseptic, antidepressant.
Uses
Muscular system-Useful for stiff muscles.
Skin- Promotes sebum production for dry skin, Palmarosa is also good for wrinkles. Palmarosa is an antiseptic that is beneficial for skin infections, including acne.
Emotion-Palmarosa's refreshing and compelling scent calms agitation and clarifies the mind.it lifts depression and helps with listlessness.
