Common Name: Lemongrass
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon schoenanthus
Properties: analgesic, tonic, astringent, insecticidal, deodorant, energising.
Uses: Useful for stress and jet lag as well as oily skin and congested acne. Can also be used for sports injuries and as a digestive stimulant.
Blends well with: geranium, jasmine, lavender, rosemary, rose, neroli and tea tree.
Safety: can be a skin irritant.