What is Dr Valnet Palmarosa Organic Essential Oil 10ml used for?
Palmarosa essential oil has antifungal properties, with greater activity than some reference antifungals. It is antibacterial, bactericidal against Escherichia coli and antiviral. It is an anthelmintic essential oil. It has an anti-inflammatory action by increasing IL-10 production, with immunomodulating activity. It is astringent, moisturizing, healing and cell-stimulating. It is also an analgesic.
Native to India, palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii - Poaceae family) is a tall herbaceous plant (up to 3 m high) sometimes called Indian geranium. Like the latter, it contains high levels of geraniol. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to fight infections.
Palmarosa essential oil, derived from the whole flowering plant, is distinguished by its pronounced antimicrobial efficacy. It offers remarkable antibacterial and antiviral activity, proving particularly effective against a variety of pathogens, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Its antifungal capacity is notable, often surpassing some conventional antifungals, particularly against dermatophytes. Geraniol, a key compound in this essential oil, modifies the composition of the cell membrane of yeasts such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, thus altering their functioning. In addition, Palmarosa oil is able to reduce multiple resistance in bacteria such as Enterobacter aerogenes and Escherichia coli, increasing theefficacy of antibiotic treatments through its action on efflux pumps.
In addition to its antimicrobial properties, Palmarosa essential oil has a significant antispasmodic action on smooth muscles. This property makes it useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal spasms and other muscular disorders. It probably acts by blocking calcium channels, thus reducing involuntary contractions of the ileum. As an antiparasitic, Palmarosa is effective against various insects, notably Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, and acts as a repellent against anopheles, the vector of malaria. This characteristic makes Palmarosa oil an invaluable ally in the prevention of vector-borne diseases.
In addition to its antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects, Palmarosa oil offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. It is recognized for its draining properties, both for the ganglio-lymphatic and cardio-circulatory systems, and has a uterotonic action, used during childbirth. Its cardiotonic and neurotonic properties complete its therapeutic profile, making it beneficial for cardiovascular and nervous health. In terms of wound healing and anti-inflammation, Palmarosa essential oil stimulates the production of IL-10, demonstrating significant immunomodulating activity. It also has estrogenic, astringent and moisturizing properties, and stimulates cell regeneration. Finally, its analgesic action makes it a natural remedy for a variety of aches and pains.
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How to use this essential oil
Sebum-regulating, cell-regenerating and moisturizing action for daily skin care; pour 1 drop of palmarosa essential oil with 1 drop ofrosemary verbenone essential oil into your day cream. Apply daily to clean, dry skin (after a shower). This action will regulate sebum secretion, moisturize your skin and help skin cells regenerate.
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What are the precautions for use?
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women.
- Do not use undiluted (dermocaustic), always dilute.
- Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
- Caution with hormone-dependent diseases, due to slightly estrogenic properties
- Risk of drug interactions, weak inhibition of CYP2B6, so ask your pharmacist for advice
- Epileptic in high doses
- Potentially allergenic, it also increases histamine release
- Approved for external use on animals
What is its composition?
Palmarosa essential oil contains monoterpene alcohols, monoterpene esters, monoterpenes, sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and monoterpene aldehydes.
Distilled part |
flowering herb |
Chemotype |
geraniol, geranyl acetate |
Distillation |
low-pressure steam distillation |
Origin |
India |
Yield |
100 kg for 1 kg of EO |
Presentation
Dr Valnet's organic palmarosa essential oil comes in a 10ml bottle.