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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.
COMMON NAMES: Andropogon citratus, A. schoenathus.
BLENDS WITH : Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree.
CONSTITUENTS : Citral, Myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene and citral.
USES: Lemongrass oil helps in toning up the muscles and 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 and lice.
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