LEMONGRASS OIL

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Botanical Name Cymbopogon flexuosus
Method Of Extraction Steam Distilled
Parts Used Lemongrass
CAS No.: 8007-02-1
Country of Origin India

Essential Oil Information:

Lemongrass Oil is derived from Lemongrass, which is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass native to Asia. The oil is extracted from the shoot part of the plant and is yellow to brownish yellow liquid in color. Having good aromatherapy properties, it is used for clearing oily skin, acne, athlete's foot and other ailments including alleviating excessive perspiration.

CONSTITUENTS

Citral, Myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene & citral.

Odor: Dark yellow to light brown liquid with a Strong odor

Uses:

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.

Blends Well With:

Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree.

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