Palmarosa is an aromatic, tall grass belonging to the same family as Lemongrass and Citronella.The long, slender stems turn green and have white to red flower plumes. They occur in tropical climates and can grow up to 3 meters high.Palmarosa Essential Oil is extracted by steam distillation of the briefly dried grass stems of the Palmarosa.
Where is it from?
The Palmarosa originally comes from India or Pakistan, but is now also grown in countries with tropical climates, such as Thailand and Madagascar.
Fragrance description
Palmarosa has a green, slightly fresh and sweet aroma with a floral undertone that smells like roses.
Benefits of Palmarosa Essential Oil
Helps with stress and sadness
Palmarosa Essential Oil helps with stress, agitation and gloomy thoughts. The green aroma harmonizes the mood and brings peace, while the floral undertone puts you in a positive, cheerful mood.
Ideal for muscle and nerve pain
Palmarosa Essential Oil is used in Ayurveda medicine to treat, among other things, lumbago and nerve pain. It has a relaxing effect on the nerves and soothes painful and stiff muscles.
Helps the skin recover
The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of Palmarosa Essential Oil make it an ideal remedy for wounds, pimples and inflammations.It regulates sebum production, disinfects small wounds and stimulates cell regeneration.
Beneficial for respiratory complaints
Palmarosa Essential Oil can be beneficial for respiratory complaints due to flu or a cold. It widens the airways, allowing you to breathe more freely.
How do you use Palmarosa Essential Oil?
As aromatherapy
Add 6 drops of Palmarosa Essential Oil and 3 drops of Jasmine Essential Oil to the water reservoir of a diffuser and switch it on for a positive atmosphere in your home.
In a steam bath
Fill a basin with a small amount of hot water. Add 5 drops of Palmarosa and 5 drops of Niaouli Essential Oil. Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to retain the vapor and inhale deeply through your nose. Beneficial for respiratory complaints.
As a face mask
Mix 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay, 5 to 6 tablespoons of water, 1 drop of Palmarosa Essential Oil and 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil together into a thick paste. Apply the mixture to your face, avoiding eyes and lips. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
In your DIY perfume
Mix 15 ml alcohol (90%), 4 ml Palmarosa Essential Oil and 2 ml water and add to a small spray bottle. Shake well before spraying behind your ears or on your wrists.
