Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass Oil BP, USP (British and United State Pharmacopoeia):
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 lemongrass plant is similar to grass.

Now Check 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 color
Odor	Strong, sharp, pungent & fresh grassy, lemon type
	herbaceous or tea like odor
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 on a farm to conduct research.

How to Make?
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 heptanone, dipentene, geraniol, 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 cedarwood oil.

19 Unique Uses and Benefits of Pure Lemongrass Oil:-
1. It has applications in culinary, medicinal, and skin care purposes.
2. It is used as an ingredient in antiseptic lotions and creams.
3. It is used as an insect repellent due to its citral and geraniol content.
4. It is widely used to add flavor to 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 the functioning of the digestive system.
7. It has an antipyretic effect as it brings 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 facilitating nutrient assimilation and boosts the functioning of the digestive system, removes gas from the intestine, and efficiently works against excess flatulence.
11. It has galactagogue 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 with insomnia as it provides relaxation asleep.
15. It is anti-inflammatory as it cures inflammation, itching of skin and also relieves tension and anxiety.
16. It is a 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 is antibacterial, effectively inhibiting the growth of bacteria both internally as well as externally.
18. It is used as an air freshener and deodorant.
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.

Where to Buy Lemongrass Oil in India?
We AOS Products is completely certified of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, GMP, HACCP and HALAL & Koshar for manufacturing of 100% pure and natural essential oil, in this page we share with you a brief details of our natural Oil from Delhi (Ghaziabad) India based factory. We deal with our certified oil by following worldwide terms like that pure Oil manufacturer from India in most looking city Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pure or Indore, etc. We provide all documents related to the purity of lemongrass oil.

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