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essential oil,lemon grass essential oil
| 1. | Product | Lemongrass oil |
| 2. | CAS | 8007-02-1 |
| 3. | FEMA | 2624 |
| 4. | Specific Gravity at 20°C | 0.872~0.900 |
| 5. | Refractive index at 20°C | 1.4830~1.4890 |
| 6. | Optical Rotation at 20°C | -3°~ +1° |
| 7. | Package | 25~180kg/drum |
| 8. | Solubility | 1:10 soluble in ethanol 90% (v/v) |
Product Name: Lemongrass oil
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Origin: China
Mode of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Main Constituents: Alpha-pinene,Limonene,Beta-pinene,citral,geraniol,neral and other sesqueterpenes
Appearance: colourless to pale yellow liquid, clear transparent liquid
Organoleptic properties: citrus lemon odor and taste
Lemongrass oil Use:
In food flavoring, Pharmaceutical aid, health tonics, as a natural insecticide, ayurvedic and herbal preparations. It clears headaches and helps to combat nervous exhaustion and stress-related conditions.
Function: Analgesic, anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, nervous system sedative and tonic.
Lemongrass is native to India and tropical Asia. It is widely used as a herb in Asian cuisine. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh
Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that lemongrass oil has anti-fungal properties.
Blends well with: Basil, cedarwood, coriander, geranium, jasmine, lavender and tea tree.
