Palmarosa Essential Oil

Product Details Scientific Name: Cymbopogon Martinii Var Motia Origin: India Plant Part: Grass Scent: Fresh, Floral, and Sweet Color: Pale Yellow Consistency: Thin Perfumery Note: Top - Middle Initial Aroma Strength: Strong Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Palmarosa Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends Though both the scent and name of Palmarosa Essential Oil are almost enough to make one believe it's a member of the Rose family, this sweet-smelling impostor is actually part of the Lemongrass clan. Don’t let Palmarosa’s citrusy cousins fool you though—the bright, floral fragrance of VINEVIDA’s Palmarosa Oil will delight your senses by bringing a spicy sweetness to any perfume or product it goes into. Also known by its botanical name “ Cymbopogon Martini”, Palmarosa is a species of grass that originates from the India and Indochina region. Similar to its cousin Lemongrass, Palmarosa gets its name from its Rose-reminiscent aroma. You may also hear people refer to it as “Indian Geranium” or “Rosha Grass”. Palmarosa Oil is very common in perfumes and cosmetics, owing to its uplifting floral scent. Palmarosa Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown Geraniol: Geraniol is prevalent in both Rose and Citronella Oils, and is often used in natural insect repellents. Interestingly enough, this component is actually the product of honey bees. Produced by their scent-glands, it is used to mark flowers that bear nectar. Geraniol may be able to help topical applications penetrate the skin barrier, in addition to showing anti-cancer properties . It's one of the components that contribute a lot of Palmarosa Essential Oil benefits. Geranyl Acetate: Geranyl Acetate is a naturally occurring monoterpenoid. It is classified as an acetate ester of geraniol and has a role in working as a metabolite for the plants that contain it. Geranyl Acetate’s smell is similar to that of Lavender, and as such is often in creams and lotions. (E,Z)-Farnesol: Farnesol is colorless. It is a liquid component with a floral aroma. Research suggests it is also an antimicrobial agent . Linalool: Linalool is a terpene that you can find in all sorts of different products. It is a key ingredient in many commercial pest controls and you will find it on the US EPA website. In addition to its use as a natural pesticide, linalool is thought to have a sedative effect. This means it has the potential to work as a calming agent. (E)-B-Ocimene: Plant metabolite. B-Caryophyllene: Caryophyllene is a terpene with a spicy aroma, similar to that of Black Pepper. It is also different from all other terpenes because it is a Cannabinoid (though a nonpsychoactive one). It also offers antioxidant properties and studies suggest it may be able to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression . Geranial: This component is better known as Citral, and has a lemony aroma. It is high in antioxidants and is common in the manufacturing of fragrances for perfumes, and beauty products. Geranial makes sure of a lot of