Palmarosa is steam distilled from the wild growing grass of the cymbopogon martinii plant in india it is one of the best natural sources of geraniol which has a sweet rose like aroma and is thus very popular with soap and cosmetic manufacturers try adding 5 drops of palmarosa 2 drops of ylang ylang and 2 drops of sandalwood to 30ml of peach kernel oil for a pampering body oil to help aid relaxation after a stressful day blend 2 drops of palmarosa and 1 drop of geranium in a teaspoon