LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL
A vibrant aromatic oil with fresh lemon, green and grassy notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Family: Poaceae / Gramineae
Origin of Plant: South and Southeast Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Top
Colour: Golden yellow to amber
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, lemony, green and grassy
About This Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus. Its strong lemon and green-grass aroma brings freshness and energy to diffuser blends, soaps, washes and household fragrance products. Because it is typically rich in citral, careful dilution is important in leave-on body-care formulations.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, vibrant lemon-grass aroma
• Creates a bright and energising aromatic atmosphere
• Adds impact to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Popular in soaps, washes and household products
• Useful as a strong top note in aromatic compositions
• Complements citrus, herbal, floral and woody oils
History
Lemongrass has long been cultivated in tropical regions for culinary, fragrance and household uses. Its aromatic leaves are used in food and traditional preparations, while the essential oil is valued in perfumery, soaps and scented products. Cymbopogon citratus is commonly called West Indian Lemongrass and should be distinguished from East Indian Lemongrass, Cymbopogon flexuosus.
Main Chemical Components
80% Aliphatic aldehydes, 14% Monoterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and lemony
• Green and grassy
• Sweet and vibrant
• Strong top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a vibrant note in soaps and washes
• Complements household fragrance formulations
• Suitable for carefully formulated massage and body products
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as bright, green and energising
• Opens with strong fresh-lemon notes
• Develops sweet grassy and herbaceous nuances
• Useful for lifting woody or earthy compositions
Blends Well With
Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Sweet Orange.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Citral-rich oils may irritate or sensitise skin; follow the supplier's dermal limit.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or medical conditions.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
