Palmarosa Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii

Native to the Indian subcontinent, Palmarosa is a wild herbaceous plant, growing to a height of nine feet (three meters). Long, slender stems, fragrant grassy leaves, and flowers in clusters define Palmarosa as a member of the Cymbopogon (formerly Andropogon) genus of aromatic tropical grasses that include Lemongrass and Citronella.

This pale yellow to olive colored liquid is steam distilled leaves of organic Palmarosa plants grown in Nepal.This Palmarosa has a light, citrus and grassy top note, a sweet, heavily floral, rose-like middle note and tropical, banana-ester and wooded undertones.

It blends well with Basil, Fennel, Geranium, Lemongrass, Myrtle, Pine, Thyme, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and almost all floral oils.

Also known as rosha, Palmarosa has been distilled since the 18th century. Featured in the Indian Materia Medica, Palmarosa essential oil and the dried herb are both used in Ayurvedic medicine. The essential oil is recommended by aromatherapists for neuralgia, lumbago, sciatica, and rheumatic pains.

Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Astringent (mild), Calmative, Cardiotonic, Cellular regenerator, Febrifuge, Neurotonic, Uterine tonic. (See Definitions.)

Psychological:

• Settles nervousness, and insecurity
• Balances restlessness, insomnia, and anxiety
• Helps navigation through rough transitions or frequent absence of intimate loved ones
• Quells desperation, jealousy or possessiveness
• Encourages free-flowing adaptability and a sense of security and trust in the divine flow of life
• The gentleness of Palmarosa's lemony-rose aroma is dispersing, and gathering
• As with rose oil, Palmarosa centers, supports, and softens the Heart and Mind (Shen)
• Similar to lemon essential oil, Palmarosa can assist in clearing away oppression
• Like both Rose and Geranium, it dispels heat and strengthens yin-energy (the body's calming, moistening functions)

Dermatological:

• Stimulates new cell growth
• Regulates oil production
• Moisturizes and tones
• Speeds healing
• Cooling and anti-inflammatory properties make it applicable for wrinkles, dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis
• Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties are useful to combat skin infections including acne, boils, shingles, and mycosis (fungal infections)

Genito-Urinary:

• Aids in treatment of Candida
• When combined with Lavender, Tea Tree, and Geranium essential oils, Palmarosa can assist in clearing cystitis, urethritis, and vaginitis

Circulatory System:

• Stabilizes the Heart and nervous system
• Calms heart palpations

Palmarosa can be diffused or applied topically.Palmarosa oil is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult a physician prior to use.