Name : Lemongrass
Species : Cymbopogon citratus
Method : Steam distillation
Note Classification :Top
Scent : Earthy citrus.
Colour : Yellow to Amber
Family: Poaceae (Gramineae).
Extracted From :Fresh and partially dried grass.
Region : India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Guatemala
Of Interest : After the distillation process, the exhausted grass is used locally to feed cattle.
Aromatherapy Properties :
Nervous System: Nervous exhaustion, headaches and stress.
Digestive System : Colitis, indigestion, gastroenteritis.
Skin : Acne, athletes foot, excessive sweat, insect repellent, scabies, and slack tissue.
Circulation, muscles & joints: Muscular pain, poor circulation and muscle tone .
Blends Well With : Basil, bergamot, black pepper,clary sage,cypress, fennel, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli,rosemary,teatree.
Safety Data: . Non-toxic, but possible dermal irritationor sensitization may occur in some individuals, use with care. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.