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PALMAROSA
OIL |
Botanical
Name: |
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Cymbopogon
martinii var. martinii |
Common
Name |
East
Indian Geranium, Rose Geranium |
Vernacular
Name: |
None
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Plant
Family: |
Poaceae/Graminae |
Distribution
in Nepal: |
Cultivated
throughout Nepal especially in sub-tropical regions
in the south of the country. |
Principal
Constituents: |
Geraniol,
Geranyl acetate, Linalool, Citronellol, Farnesol, Citral,
Citronellal, Dipentene, Limonene, among others. |
Description:
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Pale yellow or olive liquid with a strong, sweet, floral-rosy
odor. |
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Method
of Extraction: |
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From
fresh or dried grass of Cymbopogon martinii
by steam distillation. |
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Anti-microbal, Antiseptic,
Bactericidal, Digestive, Febrifuge,
Relaxant, Stimulant,
Stomachic, Tonic |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Useful in treatment of skin problems such as acne, dermatitis,
oily skin, scabies and skin infections. Valuable in
skin care and considered very effective skin moisturizer
and rejuvenator and tissue toner. Useful in the treatment
of circulation, muscles and joints complications and
relieves arthritis, inflamed joints, muscular pains,
rheumatism and sprains. Benefits the digestive system
and useful in the treatment of anorexia and intestinal
infections. Useful with respiratory infections such
as sore throats, laryngitis and fever. Prevents the
spreading of infectious diseases. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Extensively
used as fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics
and perfumes, toothpastes, and industrial fragrances. |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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