Botanical Name: Cymbopogon martinii 

Family: Gramineae

Country of Origin: India

Part of Plant Used: Fresh ripe or almost ripe outer peel

Blends Well With: Bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, neroli, nutmeg, petitgrain, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylang

Common Uses: Acne, dermatitis, dry skin, digestive problems, eczema, seborrhea, dandruff, fungal infections

Characteristics: A sweet, floral slightly dry fragrance with a hint of rose

Extraction Method: Steam or Water Distillation

Healing Properties: Antiseptic, bactericide, cytophylactic, febrifuge, hydrating