Palmarosa, ätherisches Öl des Palmarosagrases

Zusammenfassung

Das ätherische Öl des indischen Palmarosagrases (Cymbopogon martinii) wird nicht nur wegen seines rosenähnlichen Duftes geschätzt. In der Volksheilkunde setzt man es schon lange bei Hauterkrankungen, fieberhaften Infekten, Schmerzen des Bewegungsapparates und zur Insektenabwehr ein. Die gute Verträglichkeit des Öls ermöglicht den Einsatz in der Kinderheilkunde und in der Altenpflege. Wissenschaftliche Studien untermauern die bereits volksheilkundlich bekannten Einsatzgebiete.

Summary

The essential oil of the Indian palmarosa grass (Cymbopogon martinii) is valued not only for its rose-like scent. Since time immemorial it has been used in folk medicine for treating feverish infections, skin diseases, musculoskeletal pain and also as an insect repellent. Due to the good tolerability of the oil, it has found wide application in pediatric and gerontological care. As discussed in this article, several scientific studies offer further evidence of the already known applications of palmarosa in folk medicine.

Schlüsselwörter

Palmarosa - neuroprotective - antimicrobial - insect repellent

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