Cymbopogon martinii
Fragrant and gentle antiseptic
Source: India
Extraction: Steam or water distillation of the fresh or dried grass.
Blending Factor: 4
Odour Note: Middle
Characteristics:
Palmarosa is a pale yellow to olive liquid with a tenacious, sweet, floral, geranium/rosy aroma.
Safety Precautions:
Nontoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising
History:
The grass is native to North eastern India where it grows wild The bruised leaves were used to perfume bathing waters and as poultices to relieve the pain of lumbago, neuralgia, rheumatism and sciatica.
Therapeutic Actions:
Analgesic, antiseptic, appetite stimulant, bactericidal, digestive, febrifuge, insect repellent, tonic, immune stimulant
Enhances:
Clarity, balance, focus, lovingness, vitality, calming, uplifting, and healing
Reduces:
Anguish, apathy, depression, nervous exhaustion, restlessness, stress
Uses:
Digestive system: Anorexia, digestive, constipation
Nervous system: Nervous exhaustion and stress related conditions
Skin: Acne, minor skin infections, scars, sores, wrinkles. Good for all types of skin.
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Cedarwood, Citrus Oils, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rosewood, Rose, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang
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Scar tissue repair
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Clarifies the Mind
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Nourishing Night Cream
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Palmarosa
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3
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Palmarosa
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4
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Palmarosa
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4
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Lavender
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4
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Lemon
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3
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Rosewood
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3
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Frankincense
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3
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Geranium
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3
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Neroli
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3
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Total drops
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10
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Total drops
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10
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Total Drops
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10
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In Carrier- Luxury blend
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20 ml
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In Carrier Oil
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20 ml
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Carrier/Luxury Blend
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20 ml
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Or bath
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