Palmarosa Oil, Color : Colorless Or Yellowish

The extraction method of palmarosa oil is steam distillation & it is related to Graminae plant family. Palmarosa oil is indigenous to India but it is cultivated throughout Nepal especially in sub-tropical regions in the south of the country. . Palmarosa oil‘s botanical name is “Cymbopogan martini” & Rose geranium is the common name of palmarosa essential oil. It is obtained from grass & Its uses grass as a plant part. Palmarosa is useful in treatment of skin problems such as acne, dermatitis, oily skin, scabies and skin infections. Palmarosa essential oil prevents the spreading of infectious diseases.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martini
Country of Origin: India
Major Chemical constituents: Geraniol, dipentene, farnesol
Obtained from: Fresh or dried, harvested before flowering
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Colorless or yellowish
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.4730 to 1.4775
Optical Rotation -2° to +3°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.885 to 0.897