Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil 1/3 oz: K

Lemongrass oil is distilled from a tropical grass native to Asia. Great for oily skin and hair. It has a powerful, lemony, grassy aroma. It is used in insect repellents, room sprays, soaps and detergents. Aromatherapy benefits: vitalizing, cleansing. Essential, absolute and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. The plants used to produce these oils are grown on certified organic fields and are third-party certified by Quality Assurance International; no synthetic chemicals are used in growing or processing them. Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant. Essential oils and absolutes are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Lemongrass Essential Oil Cert. Organic (Cymbopogon citratus) 1/3 fl oz: C

Lemongrass essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the plant Cymbopogon citratus. A rampantly growing perennial, five feet in height, lemongrass is closely related to citronella and palmarosa. Origin: Native to Sri Lanka, but cultivated mainly in Guatemala. Distillation: The leaves of lemongrass contain an essential oil that is extracted with steam distillation. The harvested leaves are chopped and partially dried before extraction of the oil. Apperance: Light yellow to amber colored, not sticky or viscous Aroma: Sweet and lemony, with an earthy, citronella-like nuance Imagine yourself surrounded by a slender-leafed, tropical grass with a fresh, citrus scent. How does the plant affect you? If you're feeling clean and refreshed, relaxed and renewed, even inspired, it's likely the plant is Cymbopogon citratus, or lemongrass, which has been prized for its aromatic properties since the 1880s when cultivation and distillation began in Kevala, India. Perfumists find that the fresh, earthy scent of lemongrass blends well with many other essential oils-like eucalyptus, geranium, juniper, lavender and rose. This aroma evaporates quickly, though, making it less valued than more expensive scents like verbena and melissa, for which it's often substituted as a top note. But you'll find it a delightful, affordable addition to homemade perfume blends-and in oil blends for refreshing potpourris, too. Citral, the primary constituent of the amber/yellow oil, provides a potent and refreshing scent that's popular in household products like detergents, room sprays, and even insecticides. You can refresh the air in a room-and brighten the mood-by placing a few drops of the oil in a light bulb ring or room diffuser. And, of course, what better place to employ lemongrass' clean, refreshing scent than in body care products? Especially good for oily, acne-prone skin and lackluster hair, lemongrass makes an excellent addition to deodorants, soaps, cosmetics, shampoos, skin lotions and tonics. (Note that while it's nontoxic, lemongrass is a strong oil, so always dilute it well before using it on your skin.) Use it in a massage oil to relieve stress, headaches, and muscular aches and pains. Make your own skin oil or massage oil by mixing lemongrass essential oil with sweet almond or jojoba oil. (Use a few drops of essential oil for about 1/4 cup of base oil.) Enhance your favorite skin care products with a few drops of lemongrass essential oil, or simply stir it into your bath water. Aromatherapists value lemongrass for its ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. The tall tropical grass fills this tall order beautifully. Lemongrass Recipes: Spring Fresh Room Spray * 4 drops lemongrass * 8 drops fir needle * 2 drops lemon * 2 drops citronella * 2 oz. distilled water Add the oils to the distilled water and pour into spritzer bottle. This delightfully scented blend refres