Palmarosa Essential Oil Cymbopogon martini With its lemony floral scent, palmarosa helps us nurture our internal garden of love | Amor Aromatherapy [AEO.PAL] - $0.23 : Amor Aromatherapy, The Art of Bespoke Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Perfumery, Create It Yourself Cosmetics & home of Amor Wellness Centre
Extraction Method:
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Steam Distilled
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Part of Plant:
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Grass
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Country of Origin:
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India
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Growing Method:
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Wild
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Description:
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This wild growing plant has long
slender stems and terminal flowering tops. The grassy leaves from which the
essential oil is derived is extremely fragrant.
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Colour:
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Pale yellow
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Aromatic Description:
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Palmarosa essential oil has a
sweet, floral fragrance with a hint of rose.
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Strength of Aroma:
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Medium to Strong
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Blends well with:
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Cananga, Geranium, Rosewood,
Sandalwood, Guaiacwood, Cedarwood and floral oils.
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Aromatic Note:
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Middle
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Consistency:
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Thin to Medium
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Common Uses:
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It is used extensively as
a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes and especially soaps due to its
excellent tenacity.
Aromatherapists recommend
it as an oil to diffuse during flu epidemics. Its action against viral
illnesses and bacteria – coupled with the attractive smell - make it a great
oil to use to disinfect a room.
A cell regenerator,
palmarosa balances oil production by any complexion type, but especially with
acne or otherwise infected skin. Palmarosa treats stress and nervous exhaustion.
Maggie Tisserand, in her
book “Stress: The Aromatic Solution” recommends Palmarosa for acne, alopecia,
lack of concentration and depression with apathy and despair.
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Therapeutic Actions:
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Antiseptic, bactericide, cytophylactic,
digestive, febrifuge, hydrating, stimulant (digestive, circulatory), tonic.
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Works with the following Body Systems:
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Digestive, Nervous, Skin care
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Best form of Application:
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To skin - Massage,
compress, bath, liniment, skin care.
Inhalation – direct
inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser, steam inhalation.
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Shelf life:
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Users can expect a shelf life of 6
Months to 2 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct
sunlight).
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Cautions:
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None known.
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History:
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Palmarosa was known as Indian
Geranium Oil and used in combination with the more expensive rose oils.
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Please Note
If you are buying by the drop, please click here to choose select the vial option for storage,
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 14 April, 2006.