Lemongrass, Organic

Pure, Therapeutic Lemongrass essential oil, Organically grown Product Details Botanical name Cymbopogon flexuosa Extraction method / Source Steam distillation / Fresh or partially dried leaves Aroma Strong, sweet, fresh herbaceous citrus fragrance Note classification Top Odor Intensity 3 Key constituents Geranial 50 - 52%, Neral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool Plant description Botanical family: Gramineae or Poaceae Lemongrass is a tufted perennial grass with stiff stems which arise from the rhizome rootstock. Cymbopogon flexuosa is native to India, but is now cultivated all over the world. Regions of Production Sri Lanka Growing Practices Organically farmed. Plants are tested after harvest for purity. History / Fun Facts   Properties Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedative, tonic, (Battaglia, 2003). Antiviral (Schnaubelt, 1998). Please refer to the Glossary for terms