Learn Medicinal and Aromatic Plants with Rahul
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Palma rosa

  • Scientific name: Cymbopogon martini Stapf var. motia.

 

a. Chemical evaluation:

  • Geraniol is the main constituent of Palma Rosa oil which contains 70 to 90% of oil.
  • It contains linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Beta- Caryophyllene, Limonene Isovaleraldehyde, Dipentene, Geranyl acetate, Methyl heptenone, Nerol farnesol and Phenols.

 

b. Actions and uses:

  • Actions:-Antiseptic, bactericidal, febrifuge, stimulant and tonic.
  • Palma Rosa oil is used for soap, cosmetics, perfumes and for flavouring tobacco.
  • Mosquito repellent ointments,.
  • The oil is used for Acne, dermatitis and minor skin infections.
  • The oil is useful on baldness and nervous exhaustion.
  • It blends well with geranium, rosewood, sandalwood, cedar wood, guaiacum wood and floral oils.