PALMAROSA OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Cymbopogon martinii (Motia)
	Common Name	:	Cymbopogon martinii oil
	CAS #	:	8014-19-5, F.E.M.A. : 2831
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Yellow clear liquid with floral, woody and slightly hint of citrusy fragrances

Description :
A perennial, sweet scented grass, 1.5-2.5 m in height. Palmarosa is a bright and cheerful oil with slightly floral and woodsy notes and just a hint of citrus undertones.

Constituents & Specifications :
Palmrosa oil has various chemical compounds that include myrcene, linalool, geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene and limonene.
Specific Gravity : 0.88000 - 0.89400 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.47100 - 1.47800 @ 20 °C

Properties :
Palmarosa oil are antiseptic, antiviral, hydrating, cools body, bactericide, cytophylactic, digestive, cicatrizant, cellular stimulant, , tonic (nervous and uterine) febrifuge and hydrating.

Benefits & 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.
• Palmarosa oil moisturizes the skin, while balancing the hydration levels and stimulating cell regeneration.
• Palmarosa oil could be used with good effect on the skin, for nervous and stress-related problems and for the digestive system. It is also used in various toiletries preparations.
• It is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes and especially soaps due to its excellent tenacity