| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon flexuosus |
| Common Name | Andropogon citratus, A. schoenathus. |
| Country of Origin | Southern India, New Guinea |
| Solubility | Soluble in Alcohol and other organics solvents |
| Specific Gravity | 0.8902 @ 72°F |
| Optical Rotation | 12.4 |
| Refrective Index | 1.4830 @ 72°F |
| PlantPart | Leaves |
| Bland With | Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree. |
| CAS No | 8007-02-1 |
| Flash Point | 93 °C |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
Lemon grass essential oil is popularly known to support healthy digestion when used internally. It has ability to detoxify blood and reduce cholesterol. When applied topically, used aromatically or taken internally, the uses and benefits of Lemongrass essential oil are widely diverse and astonishing. Big marketers also use it to add fragrance to soaps, homemade deodorizers and cosmetics. Lemongrass is most commonly and traditionally used to relieve digestive issues, reduce bodily aches, pains, and high temperatures, and eliminate harmful bacteria.
Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever. Lemongrass has long leaves that are cut and steam-distilled to produce lemongrass essential oil. Lemongrass oil is concentrated by preserving the quality and purity. Owing to the strong aroma, it is recognized as the best remedy for aromatherapy. People externally use it to kill bacteria. Aches reduction and helps in digestion extends the points of its benefits.
Color : Dark yellow to light brown liquid @22C with a Strong odor,
Aroma : Citrus scent.
Citral, Myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene & citral.
Lemongrass oil helps in toning up the muscles & tissues and in relieving muscle pains by making muscles supple. It also helps with correcting poor blood circulation and as an insect repellant. Further, it is also used to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks & lice. In aromatherapy, lemongrass essential oil is used to reduce inflammation, relieve headaches, and ease indigestion. Inhaling the scent of the oil or using the oil topically (mixed into carrier oils, body oil, and hair and skin products) is said to offer a variety of benefits. One of the main components of lemongrass essential oil is citral, a compound found to act as an antimicrobial (a substance that destroys or suppresses the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi). Lemongrass essential oil also contains limonene, a compound that has ability to reduce inflammation and knock out bacteria. According to aromatherapy proponents, lemon grass essential oils may affect a number of biological factors, including heart rate, stress levels, blood pressure, breathing, and immune function. Its antioxidant properties make it effective in preventing cancer. With a pungent aroma, Lemongrass essential oil is a favorite for massage, offers purifying benefits for the skin, and promotes a positive outlook by reducing stress and relieving from pain.
