Botanical Name: Cymbopogon citratus 

Family: Gramineae

Country of Origin: Guatemala

Part of Plant Used: Fresh and partially dried leaves

Blends Well With: Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, geranium, lavender, lemon, niouli, palmarosa, petitgrain, rosemary, tea tree

Common Uses: Acne, athlete’s foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, stress

Characteristics: Strong, lemony, and herbaceous

Extraction Method: Steam distillation

Healing Properties: Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, nervine, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, sedative (nervous system, tonic