
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Aromatic Note: Middle note
Description:
One of some 50 plus species of aromatic tropical grasses rich in lemon and rose-scented essential oils.
The best known species is C. citratus (lemongrass), which is grown on a large scale in India and Guatemala.
Monograph:
Family: Poaceae
Synonyms: West Indian lemon grass, East Indian lemon grass
Origin: Warm temperate parts of Asia and Europe, now widely distributed
Parts Used: dried leaves
Aroma Description: strong, fresh, grassy, lemon, herbaceous, tea-like
Cosmetic Uses: perfumery, aromatherapy, widely used in soaps, body oils, detergents, cosmetics, insect repellants
Culinary Uses: fresh leaves are used in sauces, curries, teas, for flavoring meats and fish, etc.
Medicinal Attributes: bitter, cooling herb that increases perspiration and relieves spasms, used to treat digestive problems, minor fevers, ringworm, lice, arthritis, athlete’s foot, etc.
Essential Oil: Yes, steam distilled essential oils from freshly dried leaves.
Mixes Well With: borneol camphor, cardamom, frankincense, lavender, lemon balm, marjoram, mastic, pine needles, rhubarb, rosemary, sage-desert, sandarac, etc.
Attributes
Products & Learning
Lemongrass - Dried Leaves
from Mountain Rose Herbs
Lemongrass Essential Oils
from Amrita Aromatherapy

Japense Incense
Baiedo, Shoyeido, and Others
Learn Aromatherapy
from JennScents Aromaversity