Ayuroma Centre Lemon Grass Oil

Lemon grass essential oil is extracted from Cymbopogon Citratus (also Known As Andropogon Citratus, A. Schoenathus - west indian, madagascar or guatemala lemongrass; andropogon flexuosus, cymbopogon flexuosus - east indian, cochin, british india or native lemongrass), of the poaceae family.Lemon grass oil has a lemony, sweet smell and is dark yellow to amber and reddish in color, with a watery viscosity.It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1 meter (3 Feet) high with long, thin leaves and originally was growing wild in india.
Basic Information
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus
Country of Origin: Cochin
Major Chemical constituents: Citral, Citronellal, Geraniol
Obtained from: Leaves
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Reddish- yellow or greenish yellow
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.483 to 1.489
Optical Rotation -3° to +1°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.895 to 0.908