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Latin Name:
Cymbopogon Citratus
Extraction:
Steam distillation of whole plant
Originates from:
Tropical regions, India, West Indies.
Aroma:Sweet, lemony
Note:Top
Keyword/Character:Strengthening
Colour:Yellow/brown
Constituents:
Citral circ, Citronellol, Dipentene, Farnescol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Methylhepterol, Nerol, Mercent, Myrcene.
Properties:
Astringent
Physiological:
Insect repellant, muscular aches and pains, over active sebaceous glands, stimulates circulation.
Psychological:
Boredom, Nervous exhaustion.
Contra Action:
Avoid babies, infants & children, use carefully & sparingly-may cause skin irritation.
Blends Well With:Basil, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary.