Lemon grass essential oil is extracted from Cymbopogon Citratus (also Known As Andropogon Citratus, A. Schoenathus - west indian, madagascar or guatemala lemongrass; andropogon flexuosus, cymbopogon flexuosus - east indian, cochin, british india or native lemongrass), of the poaceae family.Lemon grass oil has a lemony, sweet smell and is dark yellow to amber and reddish in color, with a watery viscosity.It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1 meter (3 Feet) high with long, thin leaves and originally was growing wild in india.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Country of Origin: Cochin
Major Chemical constituents: Citral, Citronellal, Geraniol
Obtained from: Leaves
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Reddish- yellow or greenish yellow
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.483 to 1.489
Optical Rotation -3° to +1°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.895 to 0.908
Color & OdorDark yellow to light brown liquid @22C with a Strong odor
SolubilitySoluble in Alcohol and other organics solvents
Specific Gravity0.8902 @ 72°F
Optical Rotation12.4
Refractive Index1.4830 @ 72°F
Flash Point163 °F
Description
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Lemongrass Oil is derived from Lemongrass, which is a fast growing- tall- aromatic perennial grass native to Asia. The oil is extracted from the shoot part of the plant and is yellow to brownish yellow liquid in color. Having good aromatherapy properties- it is used for clearing oily skin, acne, athlete-s foot and other ailments including alleviating excessive perspiration.
Common Names
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Andropogon citratus- A. schoenathus.
Blends With
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Basil-coriander- cedarwood- geranium- lavender- jasmine- tea tree.
Constituents
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Citral, Myrcene- geranyl acetate- citronellal- nerol- neral- geraniol- traces of limonene & citral.
Uses
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Lemongrass oil helps in toning up the muscles & tissues and in relieving muscle pains by making muscles supple. It also helps with correcting poor blood circulation and as an insect repellant. Further, it is also used to keep pets clean of fleas- ticks & lice.
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