The evergreen lemongrass plant, also known as Cymbopogon citratus, is a tall, perennial plant native to India. The lemongrass essential oil is often used in perfumes, detergents, soaps, etc. The oil can also be taken internally, which makes lemongrass quite popular in the food industry for baked goods, gums, and candies.
| Plant Part | Leaves |
| Botanical Name | Cymbopogon citratus |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Extraction Method | Steam distillation |
| CAS# | 8007-02-1 |
| F.E.M.A.# | 2624 |
| Main Constituents | Citral, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate |
| Color | Yellow to brownish yellow liquid |
| Aromatic scent | Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent. |
| Uses | · Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and cleansing properties.
· It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties may assist in reducing the look of oily or greasy skin. |
| Storage | Store in air tight containers; in a cool dry area; away from direct sunlight to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. |
| Packing | 10-1000 ml in bottles, 5-25 kg in HDPE barrels. |
| Blends well with | Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedar wood and Lemon. |
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