Botonical name : Cymbopogon flexuosus Cas : 8007-02-1 Country of origin : India Color & odor : Dark yellow to light brown liquid @22c with a strong odor Solubility : Soluble in alcohol and other organics solvents F.E.M.A. : 2624 Specific gravity : 0.8902 @ 72f Optical rotation : 12.4 Refractive index : 1.4830 @ 72f Flash point : 163 f Major constituents : Citral Extraction method : Steam distillation Description 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. Common names Andropogon citratus, a. Schoenathus. Blends with: Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree. Constituents Citral, myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene & citral. 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.
