Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus)

Description 

A tall, perennial plant, Lemongrass has a subtle citrus flavor and is often used in Asian cuisine to enhance the flavor of soups, teas, curries, meat, and seafood. Lemongrass essential oil is frequently used in skin care products for its cleansing benefits and the soothing sensation it provides for the skin. Lemongrass oil also produces a refreshing, invigorating aroma when diffused or when combined with Fractionated Coconut Oil as part of a relaxing massage.

Lemongrass essential oil is well known for its purifying, cleansing, and invigorating attributes. The chemical makeup of Lemongrass essential oil includes Citral-A (Geranial) and Citral-B (Neral) which are aldehydes.

Typically, aldehydes are known for their distinctly potent fragrances, which contribute to the fresh, citrus, and herb-like aroma of Lemongrass essential oil. Aldehydes also have the ability to cleanse surfaces, making lemongrass oil ideal for use in skin, hair, and surface cleaning product.

Ingredients 

Geraniol (Citral-A) - 35% - 50%, Neral (Citral -B) - 25% - 45%

Country of Origin

Sri Lanka

Aromatic Profile

Strong, Fresh Lemon-like

Attributes

Cleansing, purifying, stimulating

Collection Method

Steam Distillation of lemongrass leaves

Blends well with

Pine, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood, citruses, black pepper, and ginger.

Primary Benefits

Provides a soothing and relaxing effect when combined with a carrier oil for massage, excellent for use in diffusers, and soap making.

Main Therapeutic Properties 

Analgesic, anti-depressant, anti-microbial, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, nervine.