Aromatherapy Oils - Palmarosa

Botanical name: Cymbopogon Martini
Botanical family: Gramineae

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Part of plant used: Grass & leaves - ariel parts

Origin: Palmarosa is native to India and is also found in Madagascar.

Description: Similar aroma to Rose Geranium but with a more 'green' aroma.

History: Palmarosa was originally called Indian Geranium. It can be falsified and used to adulterate Rose oil which is much more expensive.

Properties and Indications:

• Anti-infectious
• Analgesic - for low threshold of pain
• Mastitis - inflammation of the mammory tissue
• Said to drain congestion of the tissues and lymph - useful for fluid retention and edema
• Neuro-hormone balancer - excellent for female disorders
• Good for all skin types, particularly dry, flaky and allergic
• Rehydrating to the skin therefore said to be helpful for wrinkles
• Antiseptic - good for acne with dry skin (rather than citrus oils such as Bergamot)
• Calms down the burning sensation of shaving - used in after-shave for men more for the soothing properties than for it's aroma
• Used in hair and foot lotions

Personality:

• Can be very calming to the mind as well as refreshing

Blending:

• Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Melissa, Orange, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Verbena, Ylang Ylang.
• Picks a blend up and evens it out
• Palmarosa can linger so use it sparingly

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