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.

Photo thanks to Agasthiar1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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.