Palmarosa Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Palmarosa Oil is a sweet, rosy, floral and slightly grassy essential oil steam distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon martinii var. motia, an aromatic grass native to India. It is one of the richest natural sources of geraniol and is widely used in perfumery, soaps, skin care, aromatherapy and as a natural rose note.
Arizone International supplies Indian Palmarosa Oil for fragrance houses, soap and cosmetic manufacturers, aromatherapy brands and aroma chemical users.
An Indian Oil
Palmarosa is native to India, where it grows wild in the dry forests of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, and is also cultivated. It is known locally as rosha grass or rusa grass. Historically, palmarosa oil was shipped from Bombay and sold in Turkey and Bulgaria, where it was sometimes used to extend or adulterate rose oil, giving it the name "Turkish geranium oil" or "East Indian geranium oil". India remains a major producer, along with Nepal, Brazil and Guatemala.
Palmarosa is a hardy crop that grows on poor soils with little water, and Indian research programmes such as the CSIR Aroma Mission promote it among farmers as a profitable crop for marginal land.
Aroma and Composition
- GeraniolUsually 70% to 85%, giving the sweet, rosy scent.
- Geranyl AcetateOften 5% to 15%, adding a fruity, fresh note.
- Linalool and FarnesolContributing floral softness.
The overall scent is sweet, rosy and slightly grassy, with a light, lemony freshness.
Applications
- Perfumery, as a natural rose and floral note
- Soaps, detergents and personal care products
- Skin care creams, lotions and face oils
- Aromatherapy blends for balance and calm
- Natural deodorants
- Natural source of geraniol for aroma chemicals
- Tobacco flavouring and flavours, where permitted
Traditional Use
In India, palmarosa has traditionally been used in hair oils and folk remedies for the skin. In aromatherapy, it is popular in skin care blends. These are traditional uses and not medical claims.
Safety and Dilution
Palmarosa Oil is generally well tolerated, but it should always be diluted before skin use. Geraniol is a listed allergen in the EU and must be declared above certain levels, and IFRA limits apply. A patch test is recommended. Keep away from eyes and out of reach of children. Not for internal use.
Blending Tips
Palmarosa blends well with rose, geranium, lavender, sandalwood, cedarwood, ylang-ylang, bergamot and lemongrass.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Cymbopogon martinii var. motia)
- Total geraniol content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
- Screening for synthetic geraniol adulteration
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Palmarosa is an affordable natural rose note for soaps, lotions and hair oils. It blends especially well with geranium, lavender and sandalwood, and it can help extend costly rose oil.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils, located in Daman near Gujarat, with access to Indian palmarosa production. We supply Palmarosa Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Perfumery, as a natural rose and floral note
- Soaps, detergents and personal care products
- Skin care creams, lotions and face oils
- Aromatherapy blends for balance and calm
- Natural deodorants
- Natural source of geraniol for aroma chemicals
Compliance
Yes. Palmarosa is native to India, where it grows wild in the dry forests of central and western India and is also cultivated.
Yes. Palmarosa Oil has a sweet, rosy scent with a light grassy note, which is why it is used as a natural rose note.
Geraniol, usually 70% to 85%, makes Palmarosa Oil one of the richest natural sources of geraniol.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Palmarosa Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Palmarosa Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Palmarosa Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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