Lemongrass

About Lemongrass

Lemongrass is both a culinary herb and a commercially important essential oil crop. India is one of the world's largest producers of lemongrass oil. The fresh, bright citrusy aroma comes from citral — the primary compound in the essential oil. Used extensively in Thai, Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisines and in the global aromatherapy, personal care and fragrance industries.

Health Benefits

• •Citral has proven antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties
• •Antioxidant activity from flavonoids and phenolic compounds
• •Shown to have cholesterol-lowering properties in studies
• •Traditional use in Ayurveda for fever reduction and digestive health

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine — essential in Thai curries and soups
• •Lemongrass tea — popular health beverage globally
• •Essential oil for personal care products, aromatherapy and perfumery
• •Natural insect repellent preparations (citronella-related activity)

Processing & Grades

Fresh stalks or dried material processed. Oil distilled within 24 hours of harvest for maximum citral. Available: dried whole stalks, cut & sifted, powder or essential oil. Citral content minimum 65% for oil.