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Lemongrass

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)
Common Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Color: Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Aromatic Description: Fresh, lemony, earthy.
Constituents: Citral, Geranyl Acetate, Linalyl Acetate, Geranial, Neral, Limonene, Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene
Aromatic Properties: cleansing, concentration, exhaustion, invigorating, irritability, mental fatigue, stress, vitalizing
Usage: bath; massage; vaporisation; disinfectant; and insect repellent.

Possible Uses: Acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, arthritis, astringent, bruises, cellulite, circulatory stimulant, colitis, deodorant, diuretic, enlarged pores, febrifuge, fever, headaches, indigestion, jet lag, moth repellent, muscle tone, oily hair, raises blood pressure, sedative, skin conditioner, sprains, toning, vertigo.

Safety Information: Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. This oil is nontoxic and will not irritate the skin or sensitize it. Serious burning could occur from direct concentrated contact. This oil is ten times as strong as normal grapefruit oil and should be used with care.

An uplifting and refreshing oil, also useful for banishing unpleasant smells. Cleanses, refreshes, cools, stimulates and deodorises. Antiseptic and astringent oil. Useful for oily skin. Traditionally used in Indian medicine. Sweet 'lemony' aroma.

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