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Palmarosa (Rosha Grass / Rohisha)
Cymbopogon martinii
ରୋହିଷ ଘାସ (Rohisa Ghasa)रोहिशा (Rohisha) / रोशा घासRohisha
- Family
- Poaceae
- Origin
- Indian subcontinent
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Erect perennial aromatic tussock grass; linear-lanceolate cordate-based leaves smelling of geraniol and rose, and terminal reddish-brown compound branched panicles.
Traditional Uses
Joint pain, neuralgia, skin infections, and fungal dermatoses
Parts Used
Aromatic leaves, volatile oil
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Tikta, Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Potent antifungal, calms nervous exhaustion, and supports skin regeneration
Precautions
Dilute essential oil in base oil; generally very well tolerated
Interesting Facts
Contains high levels of geraniol, which gives it a rich natural floral scent mimicking expensive rose oil