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.
