# Lemongrass Essential Oil 50ml

> A 50 ml lemongrass essential oil, steam distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon citratus, a pleasant-smelling aromatic grass also known as Indian verbena.

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- Price: £8.49
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- Details checked against the supplier's specification: 2026-10-11

## About this gift

Lemongrass is a perennial aromatic grass, and this 50 ml essential oil is steam distilled from its fresh or partly dried leaves. Its Latin name is Cymbopogon citratus, and the plant is also known as oil grass.

Steam distillation means steam is passed through the plant to carry its oil out. The leaves for this oil are sourced from Guatemala. Lemongrass contains citral, the same compound that gives lemon peel its main flavour, and the oil is known for its pleasant smell.

Lemongrass used to grow wild in India, where it is called choomana poolu, and it is also known as Indian verbena or Indian melissa oil. With its Latin name, plant part and extraction method all on record, it is a clear, honest choice for anyone building a collection of essential oils.

## Key facts

- 50 ml lemongrass essential oil
- From Cymbopogon citratus leaves
- Extracted by steam distillation
- Sourced from Guatemala
- Contains citral, as found in lemon peel

## What's in the box

- 1 lemongrass essential oil, 50 ml

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Volume | 50 ml |
| Latin name | Cymbopogon citratus |
| Part of plant used | Leaves |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Source | Guatemala |
| Safety | Can irritate the skin. Avoid use during pregnancy |

## Questions

### How is this lemongrass oil made?

It is steam distilled from the fresh or partly dried leaves of Cymbopogon citratus.

### Are there any safety notes?

Lemongrass oil can irritate the skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.

### What other names does lemongrass go by?

It is also known as oil grass, Indian verbena or Indian melissa oil, and in India as choomana poolu.