Palmarosa
Latin Name: Cymbopogon martinii
Family: Poaceae
Plant Part: Plant
Method: Distillation
Note/Element: Note:top/Middle Element: Fire.
Functional Group: Alcohol, ester
Type: Relaxing, balancing, refreshing, comforting
Ayurvedic Dosha: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Scent: Floral, sweet, soft, rose-like
For Skin Type: Oily, normal, dry, mature
Cautions: None
Physical Uses: Colds, flu, cough, scars, rash, athlete’s foot, nail fungus, vaginitis, cystitis, urinary tract infections, acne, muscle aches, insect bites and stings, boils,
Mental/Emotional Uses: Depression, balancing, fatigue, exhauastion, nervousness, anxiety, stress
Other Uses:
Blends Well With: Grasses, flowers, citrus
References:
Graf, Katherine:Aroma Studio:Aromatherapy Home Study Certification Advanced Level, 2001-2011.
Lawless, Julia, The Complete Illustrated Guide To Aromatherapy, Boston,MA, Element Books Limited, 1997, p 190.
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