Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the stock of Cymbopogon citratus, a specie of grass in the Poaceae family of grasses, native to the Tropics.
The grass is one of the more frequently used beverage flavorants in local tea preparations, juices and meals.
Lemongrass essential oil is a pale yellow to orange yellow mobile liquid. Its scent is lemony, and characteristic with a hint of citral.
The main active component(s) in a typical oil sample are: Myrcene (16%), Citral (1%), Citronellal (2%), Geranyl Acetate (1%), Nerol (35%), Geraniol (40%), and Limonene (0.5%).
Top Uses:
Food and Beverage - Flavor teas and soups (micro-doses recommended), and use to preserve foods and drinks
Medicinal - May ease diarrhoea, regulate blood pressure, blood sugar and lips and cholesterol, and respiratory support
Aromatherapy - Relieves migraines, headaches, stress and anxiety
Perfumery - A Top Note in Scents and Fragrances
Cosmetics - Purify and Tone your Skin
Hair care - Promotes Hair Growth, Strength, and Scalp health
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