Lemongrass is native to India and tropical Asia. It is widely used as an herb in Asian cuisine. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh. It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It is often used as a tea in African countries such as Togo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Latin American countries such as Mexico. Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative. Research shows that lemongrass oil has antifungal properties

Appearance                       : Pale yellow to radish brown liquid.

Odor                                    : Very strong and stimulating characteristic lemon odor.

Solubility                            : Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water.

Specific Gravity                 : 0.880 – 0.906 @ 20°C

Refractive Index                : 1.4785 – 1.4890 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation                : -3.0 –  +2.0 @ 20°C

Extraction Method            : Steam distillation of the grass

Contents                            : Mainly consists of citral (neral and geranial)with the following terpenoids of nerol, limonene, linalool and β-caryphyllene  Flash Point: 71 °C