Palmarosa

Palmarosa

Cymboprogon martini var motia or sofia ("Gingergrass" )--distilled from the dried grassy leaves before they flower.  It is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes and especially soaps due to its excellent tenacity.   Has a sweet, floral fragrance with a hint of rose. One of the "star" upholders of skin health. Same family as Lemongrass and Citronella.

Generally considered non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritating in low doses.  Dilute well for topical use, dermal maximum of 7%.

CHARACTER: "Rejuvenating Day",  Strongly cleansing, refreshing, washing clean, expelling dirt, rejuvenating, ready for action, Cool down, bright, gentle, loyal, enthusiastic, loving

ETHERIC COLORS: Magenta, Green, Dark Yellow, Light Pink

ETHERIC GLAND:  Thymus

CHAKRA:  4

PERFUME NOTE: Middle  

ELEMENT:  Water, Cool and Moistening

GEM:  Lapis Lazuli

ENERGY TYPE:  Mostly 2;

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenol

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Concentration, purification of energy system

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: Stress, Depression, apathy, despair, shame, guilt, feeling dirty, feeling used, abused, old and stale, exhaustion, nervousness,

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES: Flu, acne, alopecia, viral and bacterial illness, skin care, fever, colds, digestive troubles, sore muscles, wounds, dehydration, sepsis, psoriasis, eczema, horse skin fungus, lymphatic drainage

PROPERTIES: antiseptic, bactericidal, digestive, febrifuge, hydrating, anti-viral, stimulant (digestive, circulatory), tonic, promotes growth of cells, insect repellant

PERSONALITY:   

+Most of us love being around them.

+Warm, friendly, always ready to comfort and solace under their wing.

+Make really good friends; are solid, steady, organized, calm, straightforward, yet enthusiastic.

+Gentle, soft spoken, loyal, understanding, yet a tower of emotional strength and stamina.

+Being around them can be both uplifting and calming.

+Compassionately accepting.

+Enjoys life, but chooses to show it in caring.

BLENDS: Butterfly Kisses, Kayenta, Moss Agate, Rose Spirit, Serenity's Child, Sitalpu, Sunrise, Way of the Leaf,

ARCHETYPES: COUNSELOR, ADVOCATE,     PHILANTHROPIST, CRONE,  DIVINE MOTHER, COMPANION  

Blends well with: ALMOST ANY

The chief constituents of this oil are geraniol, geranyl acetate, dipentene, linalool, limonene, and myrcene.