Palmarosa Oil Guatemala

Cymbopogon martini

This oil is usually distilled by steam distillation after cutting the leaves when they are still fresh and green.  It is has a sweet odor with a note of geranium and rose.  It has  a very high grade of geraniol.  The oil is widely employed in cosmetics, particularly in soaps, as it imparts a pronounced and lasting rose note.  Another use of Palmarosa Oil is in the flavoring of tobacco as it gives also a sweet scent.

It is a natural skin moisturizes oil as it increases the cell renewal.  It is used for normal to dry skin.  It is a natural disinfectant and refreshing oil.  Medically is used for warming the body, relaxing tight muscles, lessens pain, mood uplifting, reduces inflammation and is used also for healing, regenerating and moisturizing the skin. It can be used also for aromatherapy compounds.

This plant needs to be grown on a tropical area with well-drained soil.  Its crop is from June to December.