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Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii var motia)

Palmarosa Essential Oil
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Cymbopogon martinii var. motia · Rosy Grass

Palmarosa Essential Oil

Palmarosa Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon martinii var. motia, grown in India. This palmarosa oil has a sweet, soft, rosy-floral aroma with a hint of true rose — a gentle, skin-friendly grass oil beloved in skincare and natural perfumery.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our palmarosa is steam distilled from selected grass to preserve its sweet, rosy character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameCymbopogon martinii var. motia
FamilyPoaceae
SourceLeaves (grass)
OriginIndia
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyThin, yellow to light-brown liquid

Aroma Profile

Palmarosa has a sweet, soft, rosy-floral aroma with a hint of true rose — a gentle middle note of medium strength.

Blends beautifully with

Palmarosa pairs with floral, citrus and herb oils, including:

Ylang Ylang Geranium Lime Rosemary Bergamot Rose Sandalwood

The Rosy Grass

Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia) is a fragrant grass whose geraniol-rich oil has a soft, rosy character, quite unlike its gingergrass relative (var. sofia).

It is one of nature’s great supporters of skin health and a favourite in natural skincare.

Harvesting & Extraction

Palmarosa essential oil is steam distilled from the grass leaves, concentrating its sweet, geraniol-rich, rosy fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Skincare — a gentle, hydrating, rosy note valued in natural skincare.
  • Aromatherapy — a soft, uplifting, calming note in aromatherapy blends.
  • Fine perfumery — a rosy note and natural geraniol source.
  • Natural fragrance — a soft floral note for soaps and cosmetics.

Related Oils You May Like

For more soft, rosy floral notes, explore related oils: Palmarosa Organic oil, Gingergrass oil, Geranium Organic oil, Rose Otto oil.

Caution: Palmarosa is one of the gentler oils, but should still be diluted and patch tested. For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Palmarosa Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer palmarosa oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is palmarosa essential oil?
It is a sweet, rosy-floral oil steam distilled from the grass Cymbopogon martinii var. motia.
How is it different from gingergrass?
Palmarosa is the motia variety (soft, rosy); gingergrass is the sofia variety (warm, earthy). Same species, different characters.
What does it smell like?
Sweet, soft and rosy-floral with a hint of true rose.
What is it used for?
Skincare, aromatherapy, fine perfumery and natural fragrance.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Palmarosa is dominated by geraniol, giving its rosy character. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
GeraniolRosy, sweet — dominant compound
ClassMonoterpene alcohol — main marker
Geranyl acetateRosy, fruity
ClassEster
Linalool / caryophylleneSoft, floral-woody
ClassAlcohol / sesquiterpene

Safety Summary

HazardsGentle; dilute and patch test.
ContraindicationsAvoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

  • Motia variety — Cymbopogon martinii var. motia (palmarosa), distinct from var. sofia (gingergrass).
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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