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LEMONGRASS OIL

Botanical Name

Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.), W. Watson

Synonym

Gramineae

Family

Gramineae

Local Name

Lemongrass

English Name

Lemongrass

Plant Description

Lemongrass is found cultivated in East and Central Nepal. Within the altitude of 200m-1100m. It is perennial aromatic herb reaching up to 1.5m in height. It has extensive and well developed root system and new plant arises from the robust roots. Leaves are liner and lanceolate. Flowering occurs in October and fruits on january-March. Propagation by roots, seeds and slips.

Extraction

Lemongrass oil is extracted by steam distillation of the fresh or partly dried leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus

Uses

The essential oil is used as fragrance components to soaps, cream, lotion, perfume etc. It is also used to flavour alcoholic drinks. The oil is used as analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, carminative etc. The oil is used as skin care, digestive system, respiratory system, immune system, nervous system in aromatheraphy.

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