Palmarosa Essential Oil
(Cymbopogon martinil)
Palmarosa Essential Oil, also known as “Indian geranium oil” is such a delight! Its light, citrusy-grassy-rose aroma is warming to the body, relaxes tight muscles, lessens pain and reduces inflammation*. Its sweet perfume is healing, regenerating and uplifting to the mood.
Let Palmarosa find room into your skincare ritual. It rejuvenates and nourishes tired skin by promoting cell renewal and balancing the skin’s natural moisture and oil production. Palmarosa adds shine and luster to the delicate skin of the face and of the body. Create a luxurious bath that will help balance and promote relaxation with this exquisite oil!
Palmarosa, similar to Geranium and Rose is a cooling, Yin (feminine) oil. It helps to support feminine cycles and balance. As a heart and mind tonic, it helps to calm and settle the mood and offer relief from mental afflictions including restlessness, anxiety and insomnia.
Here are 3 of my favorite recipes using Palmarosa Essential Oil:
- Bedtime Bath: 4 drops Palmarosa + 3 drops Litsea Cubeba + 3 drops Ylang Ylang + 1 cup Epsom Salts + 1 tbsp. Carrier Oil + 1tbsp castile soap (optional)
- Stress Relief Mist: Mix half purified water/half witch hazel. Add witch hazel to a 4 oz Aluminum Bottle with Atomizer first, then add EOs; mix then add remaining water. 25 drops Palmarosa + 15 drops Lemongrass + 20 drops Tangerine + 15 drops Petitgrain.
- Fatigue Relief Massage Oil: In a 1 oz amber bottle blend 1oz Carrier oil +5 drops Palmarosa + 6 drops Grapefruit + 4 drops Basil
Palmarosa is non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Can be a slight dermal irritant to sensitive skin. Avoid use if pregnant. Do not take palmarosa essential oil internally.
*Aromatherapy is a Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and is not used by any form to replace medical care if necessary. Do not use essential oils internally or undiluted on the skin. Always test a small amount of the essential oil first for sensitivity or allergic reaction. The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of this oil or any products from Barefūt. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
