Palmarosa - ( Cymbopogon martinii var. motia ) - Plant Family - Gramineae. - Synonyms - East Indian geranium, Turkish geranium, Indian rosha, motia. - Description and Distribution - A fragrant grass related to lemongrass and citronella. Palmarosa is native to India, though cultivated in Africa, Madagascar, Indonesia, Brazil and the Comoros Islands, where most of the oil is produced. - Extraction Method - Steam distillation of the fresh or dried grass. - Nature of the Oil - A yellowish-green liquid. The strong, sweet aroma is geranium-like but with an earthy undertone. Its odour effect is uplifting and stimulating. - Main Constituents - Mainly geraniol (between 75 and 95 per cent) with citronellal, citral, farnesol, limonene, dipentene. - Properties - Antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericidal, cicatrisant, circulatory stimulant, digestive, febrifugal, tonic. - Aromatherapeutic Support - Skin care (especially oily or de Aura cacia pure essential oil palmarosa Palmarosa has a lemon-like scent with floral nuances and is used in cleansing, astringent skin care products It also helps soften the aroma of citronella Additional Details ------------------------------ Binding: Health and Beauty Department: Health and Beauty Health and Wellness Is adult product: false Is autographed: false Is memorabilia: false Number of items: 1 Package quantity: 1 Part number: 0604355 Publication date: 2015-01-23 Release date: 2015-01-20 MPN: 0604355 EAN: 0051381912932