Palmarosa Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Cymbopogon martinii (Motia) | |
| Common Name | : | Cymbopogon martinii oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8014-19-5, F.E.M.A. : 2831 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Leaves | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Yellow clear liquid with floral, woody and slightly hint of citrusy fragrances |
Description :
A perennial, sweet scented grass, 1.5-2.5 m in height. Palmarosa is a bright and cheerful oil with slightly floral and woodsy notes and just a hint of citrus undertones.
Constituents & Specifications :
Palmrosa oil has various chemical compounds that include myrcene, linalool, geranyl acetate, dipentene and limonene.
Specific Gravity : 0.88000 - 0.89400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.47100 - 1.47800 @ 20 °C
Properties :
Palmarosa oil are antiseptic, antiviral, hydrating, cools body, bactericide, cytophylactic, digestive, cicatrizant, cellular stimulant, , tonic (nervous and uterine) febrifuge and hydrating.
Benefits & Uses :
- Palmarosa oil calms the mind, yet has an uplifting effect, while clearing muddled thinking. It is used to counter physical and nervous exhaustion, stress-related problems and nervousness.
- Palmarosa oil moisturizes the skin, while balancing the hydration levels and stimulating cell regeneration.
- Palmarosa oil could be used with good effect on the skin, for nervous and stress-related problems and for the digestive system. It is also used in various toiletries preparations.
- It is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes and especially soaps due to its excellent tenacity