The Cymbopogon flexuosus is a tall perennial plant that belongs to the Poaceae grass family. It has bright green colored leafy stalks that gracefully arch upward before bending downward. Lemongrass is native to India and Sri Lanka and grows up to 2-4 ft tall and has widths reaching 2-3 ft wide.

Lemongrass can be found in traditional Indian medicine, used to treat infectious illnesses and fevers. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy because of its countless benefits to mental well-being.

Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

Origin: India

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Grass

Aroma: Earthy & Citrus

Note: T

Blending Factor: 1

Consistency: Thin

Color: Pale Yellow to Vivid Yellow

Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood (Atlas or Himalayan), Citronella (Java), Fir Needle, Geranium, Grapefruit (Pink), Lavender (40/42 or Bulgarian), Lemon, Lime, Marjoram (Sweet), Nutmeg, Palmarosa, and Pine.

Main Constituents: Geranial, Neral, Geranyl acetate

Kid Safe: May be used by children 10+

Pregnancy Safe: No 

Breastfeeding Safe: No

Cat Safe: No

Dog Safe: Yes

Sun Safe: Yes

Dilution Rate: 1%

Shelf Life: 4 Years

More Safety Info: Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. If you are taking antidepressant medication, talk to your doctor before using this oil as it is possible it could interfere with your medication due to its citral content. A 1% dilution rate or less is recommend for this oil when used topically.