Name: Palmarosa oil, Nepal
Species: Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Stapf. var. motia, fam Poaceae (Gramineae)
Part: Herb
Method: Steam Distillation
Country: Nepal

Description: Palmarosa is a wild growing plant with long slender stems and terminal flowering tops. The grassy leaf from which the essential oil is derived is extremely fragrant.

Colour: Yellow to light brown liquid.

Common Uses: Palmarosa Essential Oil properties include use as an antiseptic, bactericidal, cicatrizant, digestive, febrifuge, hydrating, stimulant (digestive, circulatory), and tonic. 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.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cananga, Geranium, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Aromatic Scent: Palmarosa Essential Oil has a sweet, floral fragrance with a hint of rose.

Essential oils in sizes 30 ml or larger are not packed with dropper lids.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request.