Cymbopogon martinii var motia grass, steam distilled, Certified Organic, from India.

Aroma: Palmarosa essential oil has a sweet, floral fragrance with a hint of rose.

History: Palmarosa was known as Indian Geranium Oil and used in combination with the more expensive rose oils.

Colour: Pale Yellow

Common Uses: Palmarosa 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.

Aroma therapists 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.

Maggie Tisserand, in her book Stress: The Aromatic Solution recommends Palmarosa for acne, alopecia, lack of concentration and depression with apathy and despair.

Consistency: Thin to Medium

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium to Strong

Cautions: None known.