Sunday, February 9, 2020

Palmarosa


C 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.  


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, Rejuvenating, Nurturing, Cool down, Relational harmony, Emotional Hydration, Harmonizing, “Love yourself gently.”

ETHERIC COLORS: Magenta, Leaf Green, Dark Yellow, Light Pink, Golden Glow

ETHERIC GLAND:  Thymus

CHAKRA: Heart, Sacral, Solar

PERFUME NOTE: Middle 

MUSICAL:  F, C; soft acoustic guitar, gentle harp, light piano, subtle choral, flowing, but balanced  

ELEMENT:  Water, Cool and Moistening, Earth


GEM/CRYSTALS:  Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Apatite, Kunzite, Moss Agate, Rose Quartz, Aventurine, Rhodonite, Sunstone, Citrine, Peach Moonstone, Opal


ASTRO:  Libra, Cancer, Venus, Moon

ENERGY TYPE:  Mostly 2; 

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpenol


USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Concentration, purification of the energy system, washing away traces of and leaves one in a state much like a freshly laundered and ironed bed sheet - bright, clean smelling and ready for more action.


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,   lymphatic drainage


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


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


Blends well with: ALMOST ANY 

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

ARCHETYPES: GENTLE COUNSELOR, ADVOCATE, PHILANTHROPIST,  DIVINE MOTHER, COMPANION, HEART GARDENER, COMPASSIONATE FRIEND, SACRED COMPANION


PERSONALITY:   

+Most of us love being around them. Being around them can be both uplifting and calming.

+Warm, friendly, always ready to comfort and solace under their wing.  They exude warm confidence, self-respect. 

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

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

+Compassionately accepting. 

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

If negative, may “give too much” when care giving.

Boundaries may be "too soft.”

 (updated Feb. 26, 2026)

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