Palmarosa 10ml

PROFILE
Latin Name: Cymbopogon Martinii
Extraction: Steam distilled from the fresh or dried grass.
Aroma: Sweet, floral with Rose and Geranium-like aroma.
 
BOTANY
The grassy leaves of wild-growing Palmarosa plant are in the same family as Lemongrass and Citronella. Grown across Nepal, India and Pakistan, these tall, aromatic grass has long slender stems and terminal flowering tops.
 
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-bacterial, Anti-depressant, Anti-fungal, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Calming, Cicatrisant, Cooling, Emollient, Febrifuge, Immuno-stimulant, Hydrating
 
USES IN AROMATHERAPY
Mind/Emotional:
The stimulating properties of Palmarosa help us embrace change and let go of past feeling of insecurity, past hurts, grief, fear, jealousy and opposition. The person needing Palmarosa sometimes feel that they are struggling to break free from these past insecurities in order to move forward and grow.
 
Energetically, this oil encourages us to enjoy being more versatile, flexible and adaptable, breaking away from old patterns of doing things and living our life. The adaptability of Palmarosa is Yin in nature. It promotes recovery and strengthen resolve, allowing us to embrace inevitable new changes by finding strength within ourselves.
 
The lemony-rose soft scent of Palmarosa is calming and balancing, dispersing and gathering, centering and comforting for both our mind and heart.
 
In other words, pick this oil up if you feel that you are one who is resistant to change. It is a good oil for parents to try on their children with separation anxiety.
 
Body/Physical:
Palmarosa oil has a strong affinity for the skin. Gently cooling yet with strong anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-infectious properties, it is effective for treating a range of skin infections, particularly in calming angry or inflamed skin.
 
It is an excellent skin balancing oil that works very well for both extremely dry and oily skin complexion because it has the ability to balance production of sebum and moisturize or hydrate the skin at the same time to bring about skin elasticity. Due to its ability to stimulate new cells growth, it makes an excellent choice for treating scarring from acne, injury and others.
 
It is also used as remedy for relieving pain and stiff or sore muscles as it can trigger pathway that reduce pain sensation and reduce the mediators of inflammation.
 
The oil seems to have a beneficial effect on thyroid hormones and acts as a uterine and vaginal tonic.
 
SAFETY & SHELF LIFE
Safety: Low risk of skin sensitization. Dilute before using with a maximum dermal use level of 6.5%. However, it may have contraindications with drugs metabolized by CYP2B6. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
Pregnancy/Nursing: Pregnancy safe and nursing safe.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life: 2-4 Years
 
HOW TO USE
Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil/aroma diffuser or personal pocket inhaler.
Apply Topically: This essential oil is 100% pure and undiluted. To apply to the skin, dilute with a high quality carrier oils or Carrier Oils Complex. Refer to our dilution chart. We recommend performing a skin patch test when using a new essential oil topically.