Binomial Name: Cymbopogon Citratus Lemongrass is a perennial plant with thin, long leaves and is indigenous to India and other areas of the Asian continent. - Lemongrass is a plant that is commonly used in Asian cuisine but which may provide therapeutic and medical benefits. - The botanical name for lemongrass oil is Cymbopogon Citratus. This oil is processed from the leaves of Cymbopogon shoenanthus through steam distillation. - It is a fresh smelling oil that can be used with success for fighting cellulite, revitalizing a tired body and mind. - Lemongrass oil has various medicinal, herbal and therapeutic properties. It has analgesic, anti-bacterial, carminative, deodorizing, febrifuge, fungicidal, antiseptic, antidepressant, astringent properties.