Lemongrass Oil

Botanical Name : Cymbopogon citratus
Common Method Of Extraction : Steam Distillation
Parts Used : Grass
Note Classification : Middle
Aroma : The aroma is lemon/herbal, grassy, and slightly bitter.


Lemongrass oil is extracted from fresh and partially dried grass by means of Steam distillation process.

The chemical Constituents of Lemongrass oil myrcene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral and traces of limonene and citral.

Lemongrass oil features some of the unique Therapeutic properties like, they are analgesic, anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, nervous system sedative and tonic.

Lemongrass treats pain arising from indigestion, rheumatism, and nerve conditions. The refreshing fragrance of the oil reduce headaches and irritability and to prevent drowsiness. Moreover, it has also prove an antiseptic, suitable for use on various types of skin infections, usually as a wash or compress, and is especially effective on ringworm and infected sores.

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