PALMA ROSA ESSENTIAL OIL (ANDROPOGON MARTINI)
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Botanical Name– Cymbopogon Martinii
Origin– Native To India And Pakistan, Now Grown In Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, And Comoro Islands.
Part Of Plant Used– Fresh Or Dried Grass
Method Of Extraction– Steam Distillation
Aroma And Colour– Palmarosa Oil Is A Pale Yellow Or Olive Colored With A Sweet, Floral, Rosy, Geranium Like Odor.
Therapeutic Indication– Antiseptic, Bactericidal, Cicatrisant, Digestive, Febrifuge, Hydrating, Stimulant, And Tonic.
Principal Constituents– Mainly Geraniol, Farnesol, Geranyl Acetate, Methyl Heptenone, Citronellol, Citral, Dipentene, And Limonene Among Others.
How To Use– Diffuse, Bath And Massage
Caution– Palmarosa Is An Essential Oil And As Such Should Not Be Applied Directly, Undiluted On The Skin Or Ingested. It Should Not Be Taken By Pregnant Women.
# Therapeutic Properties- Palmarosa oil has excellent antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. It also helps with digestive problems. Palmarosa oil is considered good for treating cough and other respiratory problems. It is used for fungal and other skin infections due to its anti-microbial properties.
# Skincare- Palmarosa oil is used to treat skin problems like pimples and acne being an anti-microbial agent. Added in your beauty regime this oil gives excellent moisturizing and conditioning properties to the skin. It helps in the reduction of skin dryness and give it a softer smoother feel.
# Haircare- Palmarosa oil is used as a hair mask to moisturize dry hair and fight bacteria on the scalp. It is used to make hair healthier and shinier. It also helps to treat hair fall and dandruff issues.
# Emotional- Palmarosa oil gives relief from stress, anxiety and nervous exhaustion. It soothes nervous tension.
Add - 20/25 drops in a 50ml carrier oil.
Add - 8/10 drops in a bath.
Add - 8/10 drops on tissue or in a vaporizer