Cymbopogon martinii is an indigenous wild plant cultivated in many subtropical countries, especially India. The aerial part of this perennial plant is cut twice a year to be distilled. Palmarosa oil is steam distilled from the fresh stalks. It is one of the best natural sources of geraniol.
Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) Will. Watson var. motia
India
Code B711
CAS TSCA 8014-19-5
CAS EINECS 84649-81-0/91722-54-2
Cymbopogon martinii is an indigenous wild plant cultivated in many subtropical countries, especially India. The aerial part of this perennial plant is cut twice a year to be distilled. Palmarosa oil is steam distilled from the fresh stalks. It is one of the best natural sources of geraniol.
We source our essential oil of palmarosa from a local partner in southern India.
Aerial part
ORGANIC
We source our essential oil of palmarosa from a local partner in southern India.
Palmarosa oil blends easily with emulsions and other essential oils. It can be used in fragrance bases for cosmetics. Palmarosa extracts are also used in products for problem skin and irritated skin.
Main components: Geraniol (66.00 to 84.00%), Geranyl acetate (3.00 to 20.00%)