Absolute Aromas Lemongrass cymbopogon citratus

Lemongrass cymbopogon citratus 

Country of Origin: Guatemala

Botanical Name:  Cymbopogon Citratus 

Lemongrass can be very refreshing and relaxing and is commonly used as an insect repellent. It has a fresh, clean, citrus aroma and it's oil is yellow to amber in colour. Lemongrass oil helps to revive a tired mind and is a great tonic to revitalise the body. 

Plant Family: Poaceae (Gramineae)

Method of Extraction: The oil is produced from the fresh, or partly dried, leaves of the grass.

Lemongrass is produced from two totally distinct botanical species of Cymbopogon. Citratus is found only under cultivation, particularly in Guatemala. Despite early origins in Sri Lanka and India, it is sometimes confusingly referred to as West Indian Lemongrass. The other type is Cymbopogon Flexuosus which is only cultivated in relatively limited areas of India, particularly Kerala.