Palmarosa (Gingergrass) Cymbopogon martini Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martini)
Overview
Gingergrass may also be referred to as Indian geranium, turkish rose, indian rose, rose geranium, palmarosa, gingergrass, rosha, rosha grass, or cymbopogon martini var sofia. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the grass.
Essential Facts
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Aroma Description:
Astringent
Exotic
Fresh
Sensual
Slightly citrus
Spicy
Strong
Warm
- Common Name(s): Indian geranium, turkish rose, indian rose, rose geranium, palmarosa, gingergrass, rosha, rosha grass, or cymbopogon martini var sofia
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Synonyms(s) for Cymbopogon martini: Andropogon calamus-aromaticus, Andropogon martini, Andropogon pachnodes, Andropogon schoenanthus var. martini, Cymbopogon martini var. sofia, Cymbopogon martinianus, Cymbopogon motia, Cymbopogon pachnodes, Gymnanthelia martini
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- Botanical Genus: Cymbopogon
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols
- Perfumery Note: Middle
- Indigenous Country: India
- Cultivation: Unsprayed
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Grass
- Shelf Life: 5 years
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Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
Therapeutic Benefits of Gingergrass:
Analgesic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-depressant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-septic
Anti-viral
Expectorant
Tonic
Cautions & Safety
Safety Precautions for Gingergrass:
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Gingergrass:
1st Chakra - Survival and Support
2nd Chakra - Relationships
3rd Chakra - Personal Power
4th Chakra - Unconditional Love
Creation Energy
Energizing
Grounding
Meditative
Purifying
Articles
Gingergrass Articles or Publications:
- PubMed: Comparative molecular docking analysis of essential oil constituents as elastase inhibitors.
- PubMed: In vitro antifungal, anti-elastase and anti-keratinase activity of essential oils of Cinnamomum-, Syzygium- and Cymbopogon-species against Aspergillus fumigatus and Trichophyton rubrum.
- PubMed: Anti-candidal activity of essential oils alone and in combination with amphotericin B or fluconazole against multi-drug resistant isolates of Candida albicans.
- PubMed: Action of Coriandrum sativum L. Essential Oil upon Oral Candida albicans Biofilm Formation.
- PubMed: Antibacterial activity of essential oils from palmarosa, evening primrose, lavender and tuberose.
- PubMed: In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of essential oils of Cymbopogon martini and Chenopodium ambrosioides and their synergism against dermatophytes.
- PubMed: Major constituents and anthelmintic activity of volatile oils from leaves and flowers of Cymbopogon martini Roxb.
- PubMed: Anti-Candida activity of Brazilian medicinal plants.
- PubMed: [p-Menthadienols in the essential oils of Cymbopogon martini Stapf var. sofia (essence of gingergrass) and of Cymbopogon densiflorus Stapf].