Lemongrass Oil Availability : In Stock Description Lemongrass scientifically known as cymbogon. It grows well in warm temperate region. It is a tall Perennial grass spreads very fast like any other grass and is valuable commercially. It grows up to 2 m & have magneta colored base stems. It is also known as barbed wire grass, silky heads etc., and in Marathi also called as gavati chaha. It is indigeneous to India, South East Asia & Oceania. Extraction Lemongrass oil is obtained by method of steam distillation. Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus, Cymbopogon citrates Part Used: Grass Color: Light yellow to pale yellow Viscosity: Watery viscosity Perfumery Note: Fresh grassy Lemon type Shelf Life: Two years Density: 0.892-0.925 Refractive Density: 1.481-1.494 Optical Rotation: -3° to +4° Properties It smells like lemon but is sweeter and milder than lemon. It is antioxidant, stimulating & purifying. Components Its main constituents are citral, mycrene, citronella, geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral, limonene. Uses It is generally used in Asian cuisine, and has medicinal & therapeutic uses. Health Benefits: It has an antiseptic, analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, analgesic, bactericidal, carminative, sedative, tonic fungicidal & nervine properties. Due to its antioxidant properties it helps in lever & pancreatic health, it is calming in nervous & other stress related issues and it helps in reducing high fever due to its antipyretic properties. It supports a healthy circulatory system. It helps to cure cellulite, fungal infections & digestive problems. Other Uses: Due to presence of Vitamin A in Lemongrass oil it is extremely helpful for skin issues such as acne & pimples. It also helps in brightening skin & Eyes and is also helpful in skin infections. It is also used in cosmetics and perfumery because of its lemon odor. Safety & Precautions: It is safe for use but can cause extreme irritation, therefore dilution is recommended. It should not be given to infants and children below 18 yrs.