Gingergrass

Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia

Gingergrass essential oil

Gingergrass oil (Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia) is obtained from the same species as palmarosa but from its wild-growing lower-grade variety. It is dominated by perillyl alcohol and phellandrene rather than geraniol, giving it a spicy, rosy-herbaceous character distinct from palmarosa. The oil shows notable antimicrobial and antifungal properties attributed to its oxygenated monoterpene content.[1]

Also Known As
Sofia Grass, Rusa Grass
Family
Herbal
Perfumery Note
Top
Intensity
Medium
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Plant Parts
Leaves, Grass
Origins
India, Nepal
Effect
Balancing, Focus & Clarity, Uplifting & Energizing
Aroma
Fresh, Ginger-like, Lemony
Applications
Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Massage
Price
$$$$A wild-growing grass in India; high oil content makes it an affordable "earthy" oil
Blend

References

  1. [1]Chemical composition and biological activity of Cymbopogon martinii essential oil — Srinivasan V et al. Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 2001