Lemongrass essential oil

Description

Lemongrass Essential Oil Cymbopogon citratus

Origin and Extraction:

Country of Origin: Sri Lanka

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus

Plant Part: Grass

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Aroma:
Fresh, lemony, uplifting, herbaceous and clean with a bright, citrusy quality that is both energising and clarifying.

The Plant:
Lemongrass is a tall, fast-growing tropical grass native to South and Southeast Asia, widely cultivated across Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine for its cleansing, antibacterial and digestive properties. The essential oil is steam distilled from the fresh or partially dried grass and is one of the most effective natural insect repellents available, making it a popular choice for animals prone to parasites and insect bites.

Commonly selected by animals:

With rheumatic pain

Prone to parasites

With digestive upset

With infection or fever

With fungal infections

It may:

Act as an insect repellent

Have an invigorating and uplifting effect

Support healthy digestion and circulation

Have a cleansing effect