Lemongrass Oil (aromatherapy)

Lemongrass Oil is a yellow or amber-colored, somewhat viscous liquid with a very strong, fresh- grassy lemon-type, herbaceous or tea-like odor.
Arctander, Steffen . Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin (p. 412).
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East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus), also called Cochin grass or Malabar grass, is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand, while West Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to maritime Southeast Asia. While both can be used interchangeably, C. citratus is more suitable for cooking.

CAS Number

8007-02-1
Binomial name

cymbopogon flexuosus
cymbopogon citratus
Odour description

Lemon, green, citral, floral, linalool and citrus-like
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 6, 49, (1995)
Taste

at 0.25 ppm. Green, citrus, lemon, floral, linalool, spice and chamomile-like
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 6, 49, (1995)