Fresh, grassy and strongly lemony. Lemongrass is steam distilled from the tall tropical grass Cymbopogon flexuosus grown in India. Its scent is close to citronella but sweeter and more herbal, and it is very good at clearing stale air from a room.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
- Origin: India
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: fresh, grassy, herbaceous and lemony
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 2–3 drops with lavender or atlas cedarwood for a clean, refreshing room.
- Massage: adds a cooling note to massage blends; keep the dilution low.
- Blends well with: lavender, sweet basil, atlas cedarwood, geranium and tea tree.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes. This is a strong oil: use a low dilution and avoid sensitive skin.

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