Cymbopogon martinii (Palmarosa)

a - Description and habitat.

Also known as geranium from Egypt, they are grown everywhere in the world, particularly in China, in the countries of the Maghreb.

b - Constituents.

Limonene, geraniol, carvone.

c - Effects and medicinal uses.

- Antimicrobial.

- Dry eczema and oozing.

- Tonic.

- Facilitates the assimilation of sugars and starches.

d - contra - indications.

None known for the usual dosages.

e - Using.

Oral doses of a few drops per day.

Used in broadcasting, it repels mosquitoes by its perfume round and flowery.