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Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus Origin: India Mode of Extraction: Steam distilled Main Constituents: Alpha-pinene, Limonene, Beta-pinene, citral, geraniol, neral and other sesqueterpenes Description: Clear Transparent Liquid Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid Organoleptic properties: Citrus lemon odour and taste Refractive index at 20 °C: 1.483-1.489 Specific Gravity at 20 °C: 0.895 to 0.910 Solubility: Almost insoluble in water; miscible with other solvents, alcohol, oils, fats. Use: In food flavoring, as a natural insecticide, and herbal preparations. Storage: Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat preferably in amber color glass containers. Extraction: It is extracted by the process of Steam Distillation. Chemical Composition: Geranyl Acetate, Citral, Linalyl Acetate Geranial, Limonene, Neral, Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene. Essential Oil Information: Lemongrass 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. It produces a network of roots and rootlets that rapidly exhaust the soil. It is a valuable ingredient in perfumes & citrus-type soaps & is also an insect deterrent. Oil Properties: This oil has lemony, sweet smell and is dark yellow to amber and reddish in color, with a watery viscosity. Blend well with: Basil, cedarwood, coriander, geranium, jasmine, lavender & tea tree. Summary: This oil is very helpful as a muscle and skin toner, and revitalizes the body and mind. It keeps the family pet flea and tick free and smelling nice. Precautions: It can irritate a sensitive skin, so care should be taken. Should be avoided in pregnancy. Our Essential/Carrier Oils are 100% natural and pure (undiluted/uncut) therapeutic grade.