Lemongrass Essential Oil
$168.00
Lemongrass essential oil has a fresh, grassy-citrus scent and an earthy undertone. It is circulatory, calming and is good for balancing.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Cymbopogon citratus |
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Synonyms |
Andropogon citratus, A. schoenthus, West Indian Lemongrass, Antropogon flexiosus, Cymbopogon flexuosus, East Indian lemongrass. |
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Plant family |
Poaceae (Gramineae) |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation, fresh partially dried leaves (grass), finely chopped. |
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Origin |
Native to Asia, two main types, western Indian and Eastern Indian. |
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Plant characteristics |
Fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass up to 1.5 meters high, producing a network of roots and rootlets that rapidly exhaust the soil. |
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Oil characteristics |
A yellow-amber or reddish-brown mobile liquid with a fresh, grassy-citrus scent and an earthy undertone. (West Indian lemongrass tends to darker than the Eastern Indian type). |
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Traditional use |
Lemongrass was employed in traditional Indian medicine for infectious illness and fever. In India it was believed to be effective as a sedative on the central nervous system. It was also used as an insecticide and for flavouring food, and after distillation the exhausted leaves were used locally to feed the cattle. |
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Blends well with |
Most citrus oils and also uplifts those with a flowery note. |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-toxic, possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization in some individuals – use with care. |
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Main chemical constituents |
Citral (66-85%) , myrcene (12-25%), among others. Eastern Indian Lemongrass can have up to 85% citral. |
Suitable for : All skin