Lemongrass, rhodinol rich(Cymbopogon citratus)/India organic

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Olfactory Properties of "Rhodinal rich" Lemongrass(Cymbopogon citratus)/India Organic

Lemongrass, "Rhodinol rich"(Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil/India organic
Rhodoinol is a aromatic molecule which has a rosy, floral, fruity aroma and is found in such essential oils as geranium.
The "Rhodinol rich" chemotype of Lemongrass grown organically in India reveals a rich, fresh, sweet, floral, lemony bouquet with a delicate fruity herbaceous undertone. The overall bouquet is more complex and full then the citral rich Lemongrass which displays the more famaliar lemongrass profile in which the grassy-lemongrass aroma predominates(and which is wonderful in its own right.
As one goes into the deep dry out phase the difference between the "rhodinol rich" Lemongrass and the "citral rich" becomes even more distinct. The "rhodinol rich" develops a higher pitched sweetness where as "citral rich" becomes more earthy, balsamic and tea-like. The tenacity of rhodinol rich is surprisingly good


Blends well with anise eo and co2; artemisia eo's; basil eo, co2 and abs; broom/genet abs; cedarleaf eo's; chamomile eo's and abs; cistus eo and abs; citrus eo's; eucalyptus oils; fennel eo and co2; frankincense eo, co2 and abs; geranium eo and abs; gingergrass eo; hay abs; helichrysum eo and abs; labdanum eo and abs;lemon myrtle eo; lemon tea tree; litsea cubeba; melissa/lemonbalm eo and co2; palmarosa eo; petitgrain oils(mandarin, lemon, bergamot, bigarade); pennyroyal eo; peppermint eo, co2 and abs; rose eo's and abs; sage eo and co2; tarragon eo and abs; yarrow eo; verbena eo and abs

In natural perfumery can be used effectively in culinary creations; air refreshner compositions; apothecary perfumes; colognes; top-note in many floral creations



Uses and facts about Lemongrass
1.Lemon Grass Oil, used as a pesticide and preservative, is put on the ancient palm-leaf manuscripts found in India as a preservative. It is used at the Oriental Research Institute Mysore, the French Institute of Pondicherry, the Association for the Preservation of the Saint Thomas Christian Heritage in Kerala and many other manuscript collections in India. The lemon grass oil also injects natural fluidity into the brittle palm leaves and the hydrophobic nature of the oil keeps the manuscripts dry so that the text is not lost to decay due to humidity.
1. The main chemical components of lemongrass oil are myrcene, citronellal, geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral and traces of limonene and citral.
3. This is a very pungent herb and is normally used in small amounts. The entire stalk of the grass can be used. The grass blade can be sliced very fine and added to soups. The bulb can be bruised and minced for use in a variety of recipes. The light lemon flavor of this grass blends well with garlic, chilies, and cilantro. The herb is frequently used in curries. It is also used to make tea.
4. This grass is rich in a substance called citral, the active ingredient in lemon peel. This substance is said to aid in digestion as well as relieves spasms, muscle cramps, rheumatism and headaches.




Links for Lemongrass
Wikipedia on Lemongrass
Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages
The commercial products of India: By Sir George Watt
The new perfume handbook By Nigel Groom
Specialty and minor crops handbook
Aromatherapy science: a guide for healthcare professionals By Maria Lis-Balchin
Aromatic Plants Cultivation, Processing And Uses By H. Panda
Essential Oil Bearing Grasses: The Genus Cymbopogon By Anand Akhila
CRC handbook of medicinal spices By James A. Duke
Desk reference to nature's medicine By Steven Foster