The fresh, grassy and citrus scent of lemongrass enlivens the senses - it is revitalising, purifying and uplifting.
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Origin: India
Method of extraction: Steam distillation
Description: Lemongrass is a yellow oil with a very strong, fresh, grassy, herbaceous and citrus aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Lemongrass Essential Oil: myrcene 0.21%, limonene 7.77%, linalool (traces), citronellal (0.25%), citral (79.1%), geranyl acetate (0.85%), nerol (0.33%), geraniol (1.95%), neral, geranial, borneol.
Emotions: The fresh zesty scent of lemongrass enlivens your senses. It is revitalising and motivating.
Directions: Adults: Add 5 drops to an oil vaporiser or 2 drops to every 10ml carrier oil, 1-3 times daily. Children: Half the adult dose.
Safety: Lemongrass oil is non-toxic, non-irritant but possibly irritating and sensitising to some individuals.
Updated 29 November 2018
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 13 November, 2006.