Lemongrass Oil

All About Lemongrass Oil:
It is tall perennial plant; scientifically known as Cymbopogon citratus belongs to Poaceae grass family. Lemongrass tree is originated in tropical and subtropical regions and cultivated in India, Cambodia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, China and Guatemala. It well grown in dense clumps and it has bright, sharp-edged leaves and lemon grass plant is similar to grass.

Lemongrass Oil Specifications:

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Product	LEMONGRASS OIL
Botanical Name	Cymbopogon citratus
Other name	Malabar,citral terpenes
Family	Poaceae
Part of the plant used	Leaves
Molecular weight	777.2 g/mol
Molecular formula	C51H84O5
CAS NO.	8007-02-1
Fema number	2624
HSN CODE	33012942
EINECS Number	295-161-9
Appearance	Fluid liquid
Color	Light yellow to pale yellow with reflection  of reddish colour
Odor	Strong,sharp,pungent & fresh grassy,lemon type
	herbaceous or tea like odour
PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES-
Refractive Index	Between 0.963 to 1.947
Specific gravity	0.765 - 0.987
Optical rotation	(-2˙) to (+8˙)
ASSAY BY GC	Min.70% Citral content
Use	Cooking,aromatherapy,diffusers
Storage	In well fitted container in cool and dark place

LEMONGRASS OIL HISTORY:
In 1905, lemongrass plant and its therapeutic essential oils began to spread, when a researcher from Sri lanka by the name of J.F.Jovit acquired several ‘Kochin Sera’ plants from South India. He planted them at a farm to conduct research.

Extraction Process:
Lemongrass oil is extracted from the leaves of Cymbopogon plant by steam distillation method.

Chemical Composition:
Its main compounds are Geranyl acetate, myrcene, neral, nerol, citronella, terpineol, methyl heptonene, dipentene, geraneol, farnesol, limonene and citral.

Properties-
This finest oil has thin consistency; its aroma is lemony & grassy and pale yellow in colour.

Blending Well With:
It well blends wither essential oil particularly with geranium, bergamot Oil, eucalyptus, melaleuca, lavender Oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, coriander and cedar wood oil.

19 Unique Uses and Benefits of Pure Lemongrass Oil:-
1. It has application in culinary, medicinal and skin care purposes.
2. It is used as ingredients of antiseptic lotions and creams.
3. It is used as insect repellent due to its citral and geraniol content.
4. It is widely used to add flavor in Chinese and Thai recipes.
5. It is used to soothe sore joints or muscle strains.
6. It is also used in facilitating nutrient assimilation and boosts functioning of digestive system.
7. It has antipyretic effect as it bring down high fever.
8. It is used to clean toenails and healthy nails.
9. It is an analgesic as it helps in reducing pain and inflammation.
10. It is carminative in nature as it helps in facilitate nutrients assimilation and boosts the functioning of digestive system, removes gas from intestine and efficiently works against excess flatulence.
11. It has galactogogue property as it increases the formation of milk,
12. It acts as nervine because it cures nervous disorders such as shaking hands or limbs and nervousness.
13. It is used to promote soothing, sedating and calming effect on mind.
14. It is helpful for patients of insomnia as it provide relax asleep.
15. It is anti inflammatory as it cures inflammation, itching of skin and also relieves tension and anxiety.
16. It is diuretic as it increases urination, both in frequency and in quantity.
17. It is fungicidal as it prevents fungal infection in toenails or in nails and antibacterial, effectively inhibiting growth of bacteria on both internally as well as externally.
18. It is used as air freshener and deodorants.
19. It is used in shampoos as it helps in strengthen hair follicles.

Safety and Precaution-
Avoid use of it during pregnancy or nursing mother.
Do not use undiluted essential oil, it can burn and injure skin due to its citral content.
It may cause skin irritation, rashes, discomfort and burning sensation.

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