LEMONGRASS OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Cymbopogon citratus
	Common Name	:	Lemon grass oil, Lemongrass essential oil
	CAS #	:	8007-02-1, F.E.M.A. : 2624
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves
	Extraction Method	:	Steam distillation
	Color & Odor	:	Pale yellow to yellow liquid with lemony, green, citral, floral and citrus-like odor

Description :
Lemongrass Oil is derived from Lemongrass, which is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass native to Asia.

Constituents & Specifications :
Lemongrass oil has various chemical compounds that include myrcene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral and traces of limonene and citral.
Specific Gravity : 0.88700 - 0.89900 @ 25°C
Refractive Index : 1.47800 - 1.49700 @ 20°C

Properties :
It has antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericide, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic, fungicide, galactagogue, insecticide, prophylactic, stimulant and tonic properties.

Benefits & Uses :

• Its aroma inspires and brings fresh energy, clears the mind. This reviving oil will re-energize a person and helps the body recover after illness by invigorating the glandular system.
• It is popular skin care ingredient for oily, mature and inflamed skin (in moderation).
• It is used in insect repellents, room sprays, soaps and detergents.
• Lemongrass essential oil can also be used as a deodorant to curb perspiration.
• Lemon grass features in Indonesian, Malaysian, Sri Lankan and Indian cooking and is widely used in savoury dishes and meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable curries and also in herbal tea.