African Bluegrass Essential Oil

Description

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon validus
Plant Part: Grass
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: South Africa
Description: African Bluegrass is an aromatic gray-green grass, with a unique lemon odor.
Color: Colorless to pale yellow liquid.
Common Uses: African Bluegrass is credit with being an astringent, as being anti-fungal, as well as anti-viral. It has developed popularity in men’s preparations and for use in a soothing foot bath.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Medium
Strength of Aroma: Medium to strong
Blends well with: African Bluegrass appears to work well with oils from the citrus family, as well as those with soft floral notes.
Aromatic Scent: African Bluegrass Essential Oil has a sweet, grass smell with slightly herbaceous base notes. It is earthy while remaining light and fresh.
History: Cymbopogon, comes from the Greek kumbe meaning nacelle and pogon meaning bores. It is told that it appeared in the composition of holy oil (olive oil, grooves, myrrh and citronella).
Cautions: May cause skin irritation in some individuals. Contact with eyes should also be avoided.