Lemongrass

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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.