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Oil properties
Origin of palmarosa oil
Extraction
Chemical composition
Precautions
Therapeutic properties
Uses
Summary
Buying palmarosa oil from us
Oil properties
Palmarosa oil has a sweet floral, with a hint of rose smell and is
pale yellow in color with a nearly watery viscosity.
There are two varieties of grass from which the oil can be
extracted - motia and sofia. We find the sofia chemotype to be
far more active and pleasant smelling - and for this reason the oil
sold by us is from this chemotype.
Extraction
Chemical composition
Precautions
Therapeutic properties
Uses
Palmarosa oil calms the mind, yet has an uplifting effect, while
clearing muddled thinking. It is used to counter physical and
nervous exhaustion, stress-related problems and nervousness.
Summary
Palmarosa oil could be used with good effect on the skin, for
nervous and stress-related problems and for the digestive system.
Blends Well With: Amyris, bay, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, clary sage,
clove, coriander, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lemon,
lemongrass, mandarin, oakmoss, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, rosemary,
sandalwood, ylang ylang
The health benefits of Palma Rosa Essential Oil can be attributed to its
properties as an antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, cytophylactic, digestive,
febrifuge and hydrating substance.
This oil is widely used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage
industry, as well as in soap, perfume, oil and cosmetics industries. It also has
many medicinal uses, which we will explore in greater detail below.
Antiviral: Dealing with viruses is not an easy task, and it is very different
than killing bacteria. Viruses develop a protective coating on them, called a
cyst, which protects them from the extreme conditions of their
surroundings, and is so tough that it can withstand almost anything. Viruses
remain dormant within their cyst until it finds a host, which is when the cyst
opens up and the virus comes out of its dormancy and starts multiplying. It
is at this stage that the Essential Oil of Palma Rosa curbs and inhibits the
duplication of the virus and successfully eliminates it.
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Digestive: Aiding digestion is yet another beneficial property of this oil.
The secretion of digestive juices into the stomach is stimulated by this oil,
thereby promoting digestion. It also aids in the absorption of the nutrients
from food, making your digestive process more efficient.
Palmarosa essential oil is steam distilled from the wild-growing grass of the same
name. It has a delicate floral, rose-like scent that is thought to act as a soothing
tonic for the heart and the nervous system. Palmarosa essential oil also calms the
mind and supports deep sleep making it an excellent addition to your evening skin
care ritual.
Palmarosa essential oil also has incredible benefits for the skin. Its gentle, non-
irritating antibacterial and antimicrobial action makes it particularly valuable for
those suffering from acne (like me!) Even more impressive, palmarosa has
rejuvenating properties that stimulate cell regeneration, which helps to heal and
even prevent scarring. It also balances sebum production! Needless to say,
palmarosa essential oil is a win-win-win for acne-prone skin. (It also has excellent
hydrating properties that benefit dry skin as well!)
Here are a few of my favorites that contain this miraculous essential oil -
La Bella Figura Decouverte Under Eye Repair Serum - Wrinkles don't stand a
chance with this nutrient-dense eye serum. And puffiness? Yeah, this serum
addresses that as well. I particularly enjoy applying a thick layer right before bed
so that my skin can soak in the goodness throughout the night! (Palmarosa
essential oil is also found in La Bella Figura's power-packed Daily Elements
Defense Oil.)
Black Chicken Love Your Face Serum - I have been obsessed with this line ever
since I first stumbled across it and this serum is still at the top of my wish list. It
contains 11 therapeutic oils to replenish, plump, and dew-ify. But let's face it, I
was sold at the name Black Chicken.
Jiva Apoha Amma (Mother) Oil - Quality doesn't get any higher than Jiva Apoha.
This blend features essential oils of sandalwood, palmarosa, and Indian white
jasmine to nurture, soothe, and uplift. Amazing. Needless to say, I won't rest until
I've tried every single Jiva Apoha blend, this one included.
PALMAROSA
Family: Gramineae
Digestive: antiseptic, stimulates and aids digestion, improves appetite, restores healthy
intestinal flora; used for anorexia, digestive atonia and intestinal infections
Once known as Indian or Turkish Geranium oil it used to be shipped from Bombay to
ports of the Red Sea and transported, partly by land, to Constantinople and Bulgaria,
where the oil was often used for adulteration of Rose oil. Used as a fragrance ingredient
in soaps and cosmetics. Used in traditional Indian medicine for fevers and infectious
diseases.
In its own right, Palmarosa is a valuable SKIN CARE oil, especially when used in dilution
with ALMOND OIL (SWEET) . It is a hydrating and stimulating oil, and helps to re-
establish the balance of sebum production. Like Lavender and Neroli, Palmarosa
stimulates cellular regeneration. Its use in skin treatments is enhanced by the fact that
Palmarosa is also very antiseptic, and so useful for many minor skin infections.
Palmarosa oil calms the mind, yet has an uplifting effect, while clearing muddled
thinking. It is used to counter physical and nervous exhaustion, stress-related problems
and nervousness. It is most useful during convalescence and cools the body of fever,
while aiding the digestive system, helping to clear intestinal infection, digestive atonia
and anorexia nervosa. It is effective in relieving sore, stiff muscles. Stress, nervous
tension. Poor circulation. Bronchitis, otitis, sinusitis. Digestive atonia, intestinal
infections, poor appetite. Cystitis, vaginitis. Acne, athlete's foot, broken capillaries,
dermatitis, dry skin, inflamed skin, insect repellent, scalp conditioner, scars, minor skin
infections.
Palmarosa oil has no known contra indications and is considered a non-toxic, non-irritant
and non-sensitizing essential oil.