A-CAM Lemongrass Essential Oil Description, Properties, Uses
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LEMONGRASS (INDIA) (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS AND FLEXUOSUS-GRAMINEAE)
This oil is obtained by distillation from two types of grass grown in India, Western Africa and Indonesia. It has a strong, fresh, lemon odor. It is a strong anti-bacterial oil, useful for problem skin, open pores and acne, a good insect repellant. It takes approximately 350 kilos of the grass to yield 1 oz. of essential oil. It is also known as Lemon Balm.
PRINCIPAL CONSTITUENTS: Citral (70% to 85%). C. flexuosus contains; citronellol, dipentene, farnesol, geraniol, linalool, limonene, methylheptenol, myrcene, n-deecylic aldehyde and nerol. C. citratus differs slightly, containing caprylics, citronellol, dipentene, farnesol, furfurol, geraniol, isopulegol, isovaleerianic aldehyde, 1-linalool, methylheptenone, myrcene, n-decyclic aldehyde, nerol, terpineol, and valeric esters.
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ANECDOTAL INFORMATION: LEMONGRASS IS effective when used in a non- toxic lice shampoo mixed with Lavender. Add a few drops in a synergy and/or blend for muscle aches, for skin care, acne and open pores. It is also a favorite to use for house cleaning and disinfecting. add 100 drops to a bucket of water to clean floor tile/wood floors, kitchen counters and bathroom tiles.