Product Description

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Plant Part: Leaves
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: India
Size:
10 ml amber bottle

Certified Organics:
This Organic Oil is NOP Certified for our suppliers. The National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The QAI also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.

Main Constituents:
citral: 75.4%

Description:
Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

Color:
Yellow to brownish yellow liquid.

Common Uses:
Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.

Consistency:
Thin

Strength of Aroma:
Strong

Blends well with:
Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.

Aromatic Scent:
Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent.

History:
Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever.

Cautions:
Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
It is recommended that this essential oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.

IMPORTANT:
All The Organic Corner products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies and disclaimers for further details by clicking here.

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