Gingergrass
Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia

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