Palmarosa Essential Oil

Palmarosa Essential Oil

Botanical name: Cymbopogon martinii

Palmarosa Essential Oil is steam distilled from Cymbopogon martinii, an aromatic grass closely related to lemongrass and citronella. Although it belongs to the grass family, its fragrance is surprisingly floral, with soft rose-like notes that have made it a favourite of perfumers and aromatherapists for many years.

Traditionally known as East Indian geranium or Indian rosha, palmarosa has long been valued throughout Asia for both its pleasant aroma and its role in botanical skincare. The oil is naturally rich in geraniol, one of the principal aromatic constituents also found in rose and geranium essential oils.

This particular Palmarosa Essential Oil is sourced from India and produced by steam distillation of the dried grass.

Aromatic profile

• Soft floral aroma
• Fresh green notes
• Gentle rose-like character
• Clean, lightly sweet finish

How Palmarosa essential oil is traditionally used

Palmarosa Essential Oil is traditionally used in diffuser blends, massage oils, botanical skincare, natural perfumes, bath products, and body care preparations. Its gentle floral aroma is often chosen to create calming blends and to complement rose, geranium, and citrus essential oils.

Blends well with

Bergamot, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lime, petitgrain, rosemary, sandalwood, sweet orange, ylang ylang, rose, and frankincense.

Extraction method

Steam distilled from the dried grass.

Plant origin

India.

Good to know

• Naturally high in geraniol, giving the oil its distinctive rose-like aroma.
• Frequently used as a more affordable complement to rose essential oil in perfumery.
• Popular in botanical skincare and massage blends because of its gentle floral fragrance.
• Blends exceptionally well with floral, citrus, and woody essential oils.

Safety

Palmarosa Essential Oil is generally well tolerated when appropriately diluted. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes, perform a patch test before topical application, and discontinue use if irritation occurs.