Lemongrass Essential Oil Bathala Scents

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus

Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent. Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and cleansing properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties may assist in reducing the look of oily or greasy skin. With its uplifting aroma, Lemongrass Essential Oil strengthens the senses and can be used in bath for soothing purposes. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella. Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: India

Description: Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly in the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.

Color: Yellow to brownish yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and cleansing properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties may assist in reducing the look of oily or greasy skin. With its uplifting aroma, Lemongrass Essential Oil strengthens the senses and can be used in bath for soothing purposes. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella. 

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent: Lemongrass Essential Oil has a fresh earthy, citrusy scent.

History: Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever.

Cautions: Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
It is recommended that this essential oil be stored in dark amber, blue or green glass bottles since it has been found to dissolve aluminum bottles.

Herbalist Insight / Traditional Botanical Benefits

The following points reflect traditional herbalist perspectives and sensory-based appreciation only. These are not therapeutic claims.

1. Traditionally valued for its bright, citrusy aroma that enlivens and refreshes indoor spaces through scent alone.
   
2. Appreciated for its ability to add a clean, uplifting note to home fragrance rituals.
   
3. Known in herbalist traditions for enhancing a sense of freshness and vibrancy in one’s environment.
   
4. Favoured for its sharp, lemon-like scent, often associated with mental clarity through aroma only.
   
5. Used historically in aromatic practices to bring a sunlit, energizing feel to personal care routines.
   
6. Loved for its ability to deodorize and freshen rooms naturally with its crisp fragrance.
   

Aroma & Sensory Profile

Lemongrass Essential Oil offers a zesty, citrusy, and slightly herbal aroma with a bright, invigorating edge. Its scent feels clean, energetic, and refreshing perfect for people who enjoy bold, vibrant fragrances in both cosmetic and home-use blends.

Traditional Context & Herbalist Perspective

In traditional herbalist settings, lemongrass was frequently incorporated into aromatic rituals to evoke freshness, lightness, and clarity through scent alone. Its lively aroma has long been appreciated for elevating everyday routines with a sense of renewed brightness, especially in beauty preparations and home-fragrance applications.

Today, Lemongrass remains a beloved ingredient in cosmetic formulations, valued for its ability to impart a crisp, invigorating character to oils, sprays, soaps, and diffuser blends.

Botanical Notes & Plant Compounds (Traditional Aromatic Context)

Lemongrass contains fragrant plant constituents such as citral, geraniol, and limonene, each contributing to its lemon-like sharpness and aromatic intensity. These compounds are valued for fragrance purposes only, enhancing natural perfumery and cosmetic product design.

Aromatic Applications

Lemongrass Essential Oil by Bathala Scents can be incorporated into a wide range of aromatic and cosmetic uses:

1. Diffusers: Brightens the atmosphere with a clean, citrusy aroma.
   
2. Room Sprays: Adds a fresh, deodorizing scent to living spaces.
   
3. Body Oils: Used solely to enhance fragrance, providing a vibrant, energetic note.
   
4. Cosmetic Formulations: Ideal for soaps, scrubs, balms, and lotions with refreshing citrus profiles.
   
5. Home Fragrance: Perfect for DIY cleaners, linen sprays, and mood-setting blends.

Freshening & Environmental Aroma Benefits

Through scent alone, Lemongrass can help:

1. Freshen indoor spaces with a clean, sharp citrus aroma
   
2. Provide an uplifting, energizing feel to morning or workspace environments
   
3. Support a bright, sunny ambiance in any room
   
4. Create an overall deodorizing effect through natural citrus fragrance
   
   

These effects describe aroma-based sensory experiences only, not health or therapeutic benefits.

Important Note

This essential oil is used solely for fragrance and does not claim to treat, cure, or prevent any health condition. Always dilute properly for cosmetic use and handle essential oils with care.