Lemongrass essential oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is a pale yellow liquid displaying a fine, sweet, juicy, lemony-herbaceous bouquet with delicate floral-balsamic undertone
Lemongrass is a versatile tropical grass, used in medicinal preparations and cookery throughout Asia. In traditional Chinese Medicine, Lemongrass is used to treat headaches, colds, stomach pains and rheumatism. In India, the essential oil is used to help fevers and other infectious diseases and is also an effective insect repellent.
In the practice of aromatherapy, Lemongrass essential oil can be used in a diffuser, as a topical treatment or in a massage blend. The cheering and uplifting fragrance will have an instant, positive impact on mood and helps to lift the spirit.
Lemongrass can help to tone and invigorate the body after exercise or heavy physical activity. When travelling, Lemongrass can be vaporised to repel biting insects and when applied to the skin in a body massage blend it can help protect against stings.
Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Grass
Aroma
Sweet and sherbert like with powerful lemony undertones
Fragrance Family
Citrus
Perfumery Note
Top
Consistency and Colour
Thin and pale yellow
Blends Well With
Grapefruit, Geranium & Rosemary
Keywords
Refreshing, Invigorating & Encouraging
Shelf Life
Once opened, store in a cool dark place and use within 12 months.
In natural perfumery used in herbaceous accords, air refreshners, colognes.
