Palmarosa

Palmarosa is a sweet-smelling grass that grows wild in tropical climates. Once known as Turkish geranium oil or Indian geranium oil, palmarosa was used for centuries by the Turks to adulterate the more costly Turkish rose oil. Indian doctors prescribed palmarosa to prevent infections and fight a fever. Palmarosa essential oil is steam- or water-distilled from the whole plant, which is part of the same aromatic family as lemongrass and citronella. It is widely used for making soap because it retains its perfume.

Therapeutic Actions:

Soothing, protecting, cleansing, tonic, flushing, moisturizing, calming and emotional balancing

Common Uses:

Promotes healthy digestive system, excellent for combating intestinal irritations and easing the pain of stomach cramps; fight pain and discomfort; speed up the recovery of cuts and wounds; helps body restore healthy intestinal flora; stimulates the appetite; eases aches and pains as well as general muscular aches; beneficial for cramps and gastric conditions; promotes recovery from mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, or stress

Beauty Tips:

Palmarosa oil enhances any skin types. It regulates the production of sebum, or oil, restore and maintain water balance; in dry or mature, it stimulates sebum production and helps to replenish moisture. It helps to clear acne and blemishes; with regular application, it can fade old acne scars. It stimulates the regeneration of cells, discourages wrinkles, heals wounds and sores, and soothes inflamed or irritated skin. Palmarosa oil also minimise the appearance of broken capillaries with long-term use; promotes recovery from mental fatigue, nervous exhaustion, or stress

Aromatic Influence:

The scene is sweet, grassy, rose-like and floral. It helps to reduce stress and tension and promotes recovery from nervous exhaustion.

Blends Well With:

Bergamot, geranium, ylang ylang

Application:

Photosensitivity: None

Dilution Ratio: 50-50

• 1 part essential oil with 1 part of carrier oil. For age 0-1, use 1 drop of essential oil to 8-10 drop of carrier oil. For age 2-6, use 1 drop of essential oil to 2-4 drops of carrier oil. For age 7 and above, use 1 drop of essential oil to 1 drop of carrier oil.

Apply 2-4 drops on area of concern

Apply to chakras and/or Vita Flex Points

Inhale directly or diffuse

Caution:

Do not use during pregnancy

Use no more than 6% palmarosa oil in your preparation to avoid skin irritation

Important not to ingest the oil, negative interactions can occur in individuals taking certain opioid analgesic, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, chemotherapeutic drugs, estrogen receptor antagonists, nervous system stimulants and reverse transcriptase inhibitors

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