Palmarosa

Cymbopogon martinii

A perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family, Palmarosa is native to India and Indonesia. Palmarosa is valued for its scent and for a number of traditional medicinal and household uses. Palmarosa possesses the ability to reduce fever, as it is anti-bacterial, anti-viral as well as anti-septic. It has a scent similar to roses and is widely used as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics.