Palmarosa Oil

The botanical name for the source of palmarosa oil is Cymbopogon martinii, which belongs to the grass family Poaceae (Graminae). This grass grows fairly tall, ranging from (1.3–3 meters) in height with a pale green colour and a strong thin stem. This crop grows slowly, taking 3 months to flower; once it has flowered, it can be harvested. It received the name palmarosa from the sweet-smelling floral rose aroma it gives off. It is widely used for rose smelling perfumes and cosmetics around the world. It is also known to help repel mosquitoes and flavour tobacco products. It has been added into medicinal solutions for stiff joints, bilious complaints, skin disease, and aromatherapy.