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Palmarosa
Cymbopogon martini var. sofia
Chemotype: geraniol-rich type
- PLANT PART
- grass blades
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 75 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 6.5%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- Unknown
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Contraindications & cautions
- moderateAromaWeb summarizes Tisserand and Young as cautioning about a possible interaction with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to a directly read Essential Validation Services GC/MS report for palmarosa oil and supplemented with AromaWeb for public-facing odor and dermal guidance. The profile is strongly geraniol-dominant with geranyl acetate as the main secondary ester.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraniol | 80.41% | 80.41–80.41% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf (Geraniol 80.41%) |
| Geranyl acetate | 12.96% | 12.96–12.96% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf (Geranyl acetate 12.96%) |
| Linalool | 2.38% | 2.38–2.38% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf (Linalool 2.38%) |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 1.54% | 1.54–1.54% | sesquiterpene | View sourceGC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf (cis-Caryophyllene 1.54%) |
| Nerol | 0.49% | 0.49–0.49% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419 https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf (Nerol 0.49%) |
Profile source: GC/MS Essential Oil Palmarosa India Organic LOT PLNA0419; Palmarosa Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights · https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCMS_Essential_Oil_Palmarosa_India_Organic_LOT_PLNA0419.pdf ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/palmarosa-essential-oil.php
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for calming, balancing effect
- reported to support skin-care rituals for a fresh, rosy floral aroma
- used in perfumery as a soft, rose-like middle note in floral compositions
- traditionally associated with promoting a sense of emotional balance and comfort
- used in massage blends for a gentle, uplifting floral-green aroma
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values.
- The numeric odor intensity is a normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Strong' aroma strength into the archive's 0-100 scale.