Appearance Light yellow liquid with strong aroma as the grass. Our lemongrass essential oil is extracted from Cymbopogon citratus (also known as Andropogon citratus, A. schoenathus - West Indian, Madagascar or Guatemala lemongrass; Andropogon flexuosus, Cymbopogon flexuosus - East Indian, Cochin, British India or native lemongrass), of the Poaceae family. It is a fresh smelling oil that can be used with success for fighting jet lag, cellulite, revitalizing a tired body and mind, as well as keeping the family pet free of fleas and ticks. Lemongrass oil has a lemony, sweet smell and is dark yellow to amber and reddish in color, with a watery viscosity. Lemongrass oil revitalizes the body and relieves the symptoms of jetlag, clears headaches and helps to combat nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions. It is a great overall tonic for the body and it boosts the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a boon when recovering from illness, as it also stimulates glandular secretions. It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases. It is helpful with colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis. Lemongrass oil helps tone the muscles and tissue, relieves muscle pains by making the muscle more supple. It helps with correcting poor circulation and as an insect repellant. It helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice. It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. It alleviates excessive perspiration. Lemongrass Essential Oil Functions Lemongrass oil is well known for its anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, analgesic, astringent, bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, galactagogue, nervine, sedative and tonic properties. â?¢ Used for the synthesis of single-violet from ketones, vitamin A, K and so on. â?¢ Used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete's foot. It alleviates excessive perspiration. It is a valuable ingredient in perfumes and citrus-type soaps and is also an insect deterrent. â?¢ Useful for treating respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and prevents infectious diseases from spreading. It is fights colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis diseases. As an insect repellant it helps to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks and lice.