Lemongrass schoenanthus Essential Oil (Cymbopogon schoenanthus)

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Country of Origin: India

Cultivation: Wildcrafted

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Distillation Date:  Aug 2017

Minimum Shelf Life:  5 years

Plant Part: Leaf

Perfume Note: Top

Aroma: Clean, earthy, fresh & lemony

Blends well with: Bergamot, Bergamot Mint, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cornmint, Cypress, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit Pink, Helichrysum italicum, Lavender, Orange Sweet, Patchouli, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Ylang Ylang III

The schoenanthus species of Cymbopogon is a unique type of Lemongrass.  The essential oil distilled from its fragrant grass blades is noticeably sweeter and slightly less lemony with a well-rounded smoothness different to other lemongrass types.  This can be attributed to this particular specimen having a rare Piperitone (39.69%) content.  Of the other two types of Lemongrass essential oil we offer only Lemongrass citratus contains Piperitone with just a trace amount of 0.06%.   If you find the aroma of Lemongrass citratus or Lemongrass flexuosus a bit too lemony sharp yet you like the lemon aspect then this Lemongrass schoenathus essential oil is for you!  

In aromatherapy there isn't much documentation about the schoenthanus species of lemongrass but it stands to reason with its major constituent level of Piperitone there are many beneficial uses because Piperitone is responsible for mucolytic properties that are particularly effective against blocked noses and sinus congestion, asthma and bronchitis.

Aromatherapy use: See Lemongrass flexuosus and Lemongrass citratus

General use: Oil diffuser, potpourri, massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap and candle scenting

Contraindications: Must be diluted for skin use. Possible skin irritation and/or sensitization may occur in some individuals.