PAMAROSA OIL

Biotechnical name : Cymbopogon Martin

Major constituents : myrcene, linalool, geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene and limonene.

Plant part used : Grass

Extraction method : Steam distillation

Country origin : India

Colour & odor : Pale Yellow with Sweet, Floral, and Rosy odor

Solubility : Soluble in ethanol (70%)

Description: It is a wild growing, herbaceous green and straw-colored grass, with long slender stems, terminal flowering tops and fragrant grassy leaves. It is harvested before the flowers appear and the highest yield is obtained when the grass is fully dried - about one week after it has been cut. There are two varieties of grass from which the oil can be extracted - motia and sofia. Palmarosa oil has a sweet floral, with a hint of rose smell and is pale yellow in color with a nearly watery viscosity. It is fresh, floral, sweet, and slightly similar to geranium oil. The oil is extensively used as a substitute for attar of rose and as a base for perfumes and cosmetics. As a soap perfume, it is used for imparting a pronounced and lasting rose note.The reason behind this practice is that Geraniol is found in rose oil too.

Odour: Sweet, floral, rose like the odour with the herbaceous undertone.

Product Colour/Appearance: Light yellow to yellow clear liquid.

Extraction Method: Steam distillation .

Uses:
1. It has excellent skin care properties and is also used to relieve stiff and sore muscles, while calming the mind and uplifting and invigorating the spirits and clearing muddled thinking. Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, cytophylactic, digestive, febrifuge and hydrating.Calm the mind, yet has an uplifting effect, while clearing muddled thinking.
2. It is used to counter physical and nervous exhaustion, stress-related problems and nervousness.
3. It is most useful during convalescence and cools the body of fever, while aiding the digestive system, helping to clear intestinal infection, digestive atonia and anorexia nervosa. It is effective in relieving sore, stiff muscles.