Family : Poaceae

Certification : Essential oil from controlled, certified organic cultivation, 100% pure and natural, uncut, undeterpenated. It is certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Distilled part : Aerial parts

Method of obtaining : Cold pressing

Origin : Nepal

Yield : 0.5% to 1.25%. It takes 100 kg of plant to obtain 500 g to 1.25 kg of Palmarosa essential oil. 

This large herbaceous plant with red flowers is cultivated in South East Asia. The leaves are distilled to produce an essential oil with a sweet, flowery scent, with notes of geranium and rose. It is highly valued in cosmetics, but also very interesting in aromatic therapy, as a general tonic, very mild anti-infectious with a broad spectrum of action (bacteria, viruses, fungi). It is reputed to cleanse skin with imperfections or subject to discomfort. With its pleasant scent, Palmarosa essential oil is traditionally appreciated in foot care. Fresh and flowery, Palmarosa essential oil can be used to make your own homemade cosmetics (e.g. deodorants with feminine notes).

This plant is very common in the East and resembles the geranium. The sweetness of its sweet and flowery fragrance can remind one of the rose. Palmarosa is often used in perfumery to replace the rose. It combines perfectly with the scents of bergamot, lemongrass, geranium, cedar, lavender, orange and ylang-ylang.

This little-known oil is recommended as a priority for the care of all skin types, its action being threefold: it moisturises the epidermis, stimulates cell regeneration and regulates sebum secretion. With regular use, it helps to reduce wrinkles. Moreover, it is one of the best antibacterial agents. It is recommended for all skin infections such as pimples, but it also acts on the digestive system.

This oil is a pick-me-up, which will reduce stress, anxiety, irritability and jealousy!

Geraniol, geranyl acetate
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odour and a taste.  

The main active ingredients of palmarosa essential oil are monoterpenols (80 to 95%) (including Geraniol 70 to 85%, Linalool 2 to 4%) and Esters (5 to 35%) (Geranyl acetate). 

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, limonene, linalool

Stress, depression, skin treatment, pimples.

Main : Major broad spectrum antibacterial, Antifungal, Spasmolytic, Insecticide and insect repellent, Anthelmintic and vermifuge.

Secondary : Tonic, Uterotonic, Neurotonic, Cardiotonic. 

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even though essential oils have been used since ancient times, there is often a lack of knowledge about how to use them and the precautions to take. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to them to find out the traditional methods of use.

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

In our essential oil primer, you will find all the ailments for which palmarosa essential oil is used in the composition of the blend :

Dart, Excessive sweeting.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. They are regularly found there and many of them are confirmed by observations in scientific environments. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Precautions for use : Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Prolonged use is not recommended.