Solubility & Blending Suggestions

  • Dilute before use and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.
  • Soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and alcohol; not soluble in water.
  • “Palmarosa [essential] oil is used ... in many perfumes, particularly in soap perfumes, where its greater tenacity, probably due to its content of farnesol and sesquiterpenes, is of outstanding effect, far beyond the effect gained from commercial geraniol produced e.g. from citronella [essential] oil.”*

    • *Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, pp. 501-2.

    Suggested Resources

    • Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche, Peter and Kate Damien, 1995, pp. 199-200, 220.
    • Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 81, 144-5.
    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, pp. 158-9.
    • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 201-2, 290.
    • Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 90, 114, 236-7.
    • Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Gabriel Mojay, 1996, pp. 104-5.

    Palmarosa - Organic EO

    Cymbopogon martinii Roxb.

    (4)

    SKU 755-G sizes:

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $9.00
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $12.25
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $22.00
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $37.50
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $62.75
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $107.50
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $228.25

    Contact us for bulk inquiries.

    Botanical NameCymbopogon martinii Roxb.
    Suggested UseAromatherapy, Perfumery, Cosmetics, Soap Making, Candle Crafting
    INCI NameCymbopogon Martini Oil
    CAS Number8014-19-5
    OriginVarious
    Extraction MethodSteam Distilled
    CultivationCertified Organic
    Plant Partleaves.
    Notetop, middle.
    Aroma Familyfloral, herbaceous.
    Aroma ProfileSmooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes.
    AppearanceLight yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
    Shipping Restriction0 – Non-Hazardous

    Safety Considerations

    • If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please consult with a physician before use. Skin sensitization (low risk); a maximum dermal use level of 6.5% is recommended.* 
    • Dilute before using.
    • A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
    • Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light.
    • *Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 379.

    Palmarosa - Organic EO

    Cymbopogon martinii Roxb.

    (4)

    Our organic Palmarosa has a smooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes. Cymbopogon martinii comes from the same botanical family as Lemongrass and Citronella and is native to India and Pakistan;

    Size

    Selected size SKU:755-016 - Palmarosa - Organic 15 ml (1/2 oz) (w/ orifice reducer)

    Sample 1 ml (1/30 oz)
    $3.00
    15 ml (1/2 oz)
    $9.00
    with orifice reducer
    30 ml (1 oz)
    $12.25
    59.14 ml (2 oz)
    $22.00
    118.29 ml (4 oz)
    $37.50
    236.58 ml (8 oz)
    $62.75
    473.17 ml (16 oz)
    $107.50
    1 kg (2 1/5 lb)
    $228.25
    $3.00
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    Product Overview

    Our organic Palmarosa has a smooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes. Cymbopogon martinii comes from the same botanical family as Lemongrass and Citronella and is native to India and Pakistan; it now grows in Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Comoro Islands.[1]

    This is the grass that aspires to be a Rose – and at a fraction of the cost! With its rich distribution of Rose alcohols, Rose esters and Rose aldehydes, Palmarosa is truly underappreciated for both its complex aroma and the generally beneficial properties inherent in this arrangement of molecules. It is useful in skincare, particularly for dry or imbalanced skin, and for this reason is exceptionally beautiful in facial serums and soaps.

    1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 158.

    Product Overview

    Our organic Palmarosa has a smooth, fresh, sweet-grassy, mild rosy-geraniol aroma with delicate citrus zest top notes. Cymbopogon martinii comes from the same botanical family as Lemongrass and Citronella and is native to India and Pakistan; it now grows in Africa, Indonesia, Brazil, and the Comoro Islands.[1]

    This is the grass that aspires to be a Rose – and at a fraction of the cost! With its rich distribution of Rose alcohols, Rose esters and Rose aldehydes, Palmarosa is truly underappreciated for both its complex aroma and the generally beneficial properties inherent in this arrangement of molecules. It is useful in skincare, particularly for dry or imbalanced skin, and for this reason is exceptionally beautiful in facial serums and soaps.

    1 Lawless, Julia. The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, 2013, p. 158.

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