Roosa oil is an Anglo-Indian term for palmarosa oil — an essential oil distilled from a grass (Cymbopogon martinii) cultivated in India, valued in perfumery and aromatherapy for its rosy, floral scent.
Roosa oil is an Anglo-Indian term for palmarosa oil — an essential oil distilled from a grass (Cymbopogon martinii) cultivated in India, valued in perfumery and aromatherapy for its rosy, floral scent. Also known as 'grass oil' or 'Indian geranium oil.' The term 'roosa' derives from the Hindi name for the plant. Encountered in colonial-era trade records and botanical writings on Indian economic plants. Of interest to perfume historians and essential oil researchers.
The perfumer used roosa oil as a base note, appreciating its stability and floral warmth.
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(East, _, India) Grass oil.
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