Properties |
Palma rosa essential oil has a sweet rose like
aroma. It is pale yellow in colour having a watery viscosity. |
Origin |
It originated in India. |
Extraction |
Palma rosa oil is extracted
by the process of steam distillation. |
Chemical composition |
Myrcene, linalool, geraniol, geranyl acetate,
dipentene and limonene. |
Therapeutic properties |
Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, cytophylactic,
digestive, febrifuge and hydrating. |
Uses |
- Palma rosa oil calms the mind and has an uplifting effect.
- It is used to overcome nervous
exhaustion, stress-related problems and nervousness.
- It is most useful during convalescence and cools the body of
fever, while aiding the digestive
system, helping to clear intestinal
infection, digestive atonia and anorexia nervosa.
- It is effective in relieving sore, stiff muscles.
- This oil moisturizes the skin, while balancing the hydration levels and stimulating cell regeneration.
- It balances production of sebum, to keep the
skin supple and elastic and is valuable
for use with acne, dermatitis, preventing scarring,
rejuvenating the skin, as well as
fighting minor skin infections such as sore tired feet and
athlete's foot.
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- Palma rosa oil is a very safe essential oil to use.
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Blends with |
Geranium, rosewood, sandalwood, cedarwood and
floral oils.
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