DESCRIPTION:
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.
BLENDS WITH:
Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree.
COMMON NAMES:
Andropogon citratus, A. schoenathus.
CONSTITUENTS:
Citral, Myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene & citral.
USES:
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.
Botonical Name |
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Cymbopogon flexuosus |
CAS # |
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8007-02-1 |
Country of Origin |
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India |
Color & Odor |
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Dark yellow to light brown liquid @22C with a Strong odor |
Solubility |
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Soluble in Alcohol and other organics solvents |
F.E.M.A. # |
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2624 |
Specific Gravity |
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0.8902 @ 72°F |
Optical Rotation |
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12.4 |
Refractive Index |
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1.4830 @ 72°F |
Flash Point |
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163 °F |
Major Constituents |
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Citral |
Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |