Name:   Lemongrass oil, India

Species:  Cymbopogon flexuosus (lemongrass) oil

Plant Part:  Grass

Extraction Method:  Steam Distilled

Country of Origin:  India

Colour:  Pale Yellow to Vivid yellow

Note:  Top

Strength of Aroma:  Strong

Aromatic Description:  The aroma is lemon-like and spicy.

Blends well with:  Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.

Safety precautions:  Avoid Lemongrass Oil in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. There is a slight risk of sensitization when using Lemongrass Oil.

Common Uses:  Acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress.

Other information:  The citral content is very high, up to 85 percent. Citronellal and geraniol are natural components as well. Lemongrass Flexuosus grows wild in east India and is cultivated in other areas. These cultivated plants are distilled with yields under one percent.

Class:  Aldehyde

CAS#: 8007-02-1