Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil Cymbopogon flexuosus is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand. It is placed in the genus Cymbopogon (lemon grasses). A tall perennial grass, very aromatic and growing to 4ft high. A fast growing, grass producing a network of roots. The essential oil is produced from the fresh and partially dried leaves (grass), finely chopped, produced mainly in Thailand and India.
The essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh or partially dried grass, which is first finely chopped. This produces a pale amber oil with a reddish tinge. Its aroma is fresh grassy-citrus with an earthy undertone. The smell of lemongrass oil is generally perceived as refreshing, uplifting, calming and restorative.
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| Botanical Name: | Cymbopogon flexuosus L. |
| Family: | Poaceae (Gramineae)
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| Synonyms: | Cymbopogon Schoenanthus East Indian lemongrass, Cochin Grass or Malabar Grass. |
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| Parts Used: | Fresh and partially dried, finely chopped grass |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation or water/steam distilled |
| Appearance: | Yellow, amber or reddish brown |
| Aroma Description: | Fresh grassy-citrus |
| Perfume note: | Top |
| Consistancy: | Thin |
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| Historical Uses: | A traditional medicine, lemon grass is used against coughing, cuts, asthma, bladder disorders and as a diaphoretic. Also used to relieve headaches. |
| Modern Uses: | It acts as a sedative on the central nervous system. It is also used as an insecticide and for flavoring food including alcoholic and soft drinks. Extensively used as a fragrance in soaps, perfumes, detergents, and cosmetics. |
| Cautions: | on toxic, possible dermal irritant and/or sensitizer in certain individuals. |
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