What is Palmarosa Essential Oil? (Cymbopogon Martinii var Motia) The Palmarosa oil comes from the native of India, where the plant Palmarosa has grown abundantly in the summer when the flowers bloom to their heart's content. The scientific name of the Palmarosa is Cymbopogon martini, known for its rose-like smell. The Palmarosa essential oil comes from the grassy leaves and the flower of the Palmarosa plant. Palmarosa has many common names like rosa grass, ginger grass, Indian geranium, and simply as Rosha. The Palmarosa oil has a unique floral fragrance that feels like a sweet rose with a pinch of lemon. Palmarosa is considered an herb, and Palmarosa is highly Valued in aromatherapy and skincare. Extraction When the harvested plants reach their maturity just before flowering is perfect for extraction. The highest concentration of Palmarosa essential oil is usually located in the plant's stem and leaves. Steam distillation The parts of the plant are chopped and crushed into small pieces to prepare the distillation process. The plant material is placed inside the distillation tank or a still, and the steam is introduced from the bottom of the tank. The steam passes through the material that carries the compound along with it. Then the obtained steam enters the condenser and causes the smoke to turn into liquid, including the essential oil. Contemporary Uses Palmarosa essential oil has been used for various reasons in both olden and recent times. While some of the uses follow consistently, other benefits have been evolving and discovering the full potential of the Palmarosa oil. With advanced technology, there are many revolving discoveries made. In the olden days, they mainly used Palmarosa essential oil for medical, perfumery, and traditional skincare. They apply this essential oil in conventional medicine because it contains antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, typically used on wounds, burns, and skin infections. The tonic made from Palmarosa oil is used for digestive issues and general purposes. The herbs in Palmarosa oil are often made into creams, lotions, and soaps to care for the skin in the olden days. This oil contains a sweet scent, so they are blended in the perfumes and create various scented products. In modern times, the Palmarosa essential oil is used in aromatherapy practices. The Palmarosa oil is appreciated for its calming and mood-lifting effect on emotions and the body. The oil is used in massage, which helps you to relax your mind and relieves stress from the body.