Palmarosa

Cymbopogon Martinii

Description:

A wild herbaceous plant with long slender stems and terminal flowering tops, the grassy leaves are very fragrant

Actions:

Antiseptic, bactericial, cicatrizant, digestive, febrifuge, hydrating, stimulant (to the digestive and circulatory systems), tonic

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by steam or water distillation of the fresh or dried grass

Characteristics:

A pale yellow or olive liquid with a sweet, floral, rosy, geranium like scent. It blends well with ylang ylang, rose, geranium, bois de rose, sandalwood, cypress, cedarwood, and floral oils

Perfume:

Scent:

Rosy, sweet, fresh, warm, slightly green, floral

Key Qualities:

(mind) Refreshing, balancing, comforting

Odour Intensity:

Medium high

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, dermatitis and minor skin infections, scars, sores, wrinkles. Valuable for all types of treatment for the face, hands, feet, neck and lips (moisturises the skin, stimulates cellular regeneration, regulates sebum production)

Digestive System:

Anorexia, digestive atonia, intestinal infections

Nervous System:

Nervous exhaustion, stress related conditions

Safety Data:

Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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