Lemongrass Essential Oil

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Skin Benefit

Bright, citrus-sharp aroma that lifts the Garden Blossom blend. The high note you catch first.

Spiritual Benefit

Used in Southeast Asian and Caribbean skin and hair preparations for centuries, valued for its antimicrobial and clarifying action.

The record

In use for 1,000+ years

Origin

The tropical grasses of India and Southeast Asia.

Harvested

The tall grass is cut, chopped, and steam-distilled for its bright citrus oil.

Cultural impact

A pillar of Ayurvedic washing waters and Southeast Asian bathing, where its brightness cut through heat and heaviness.

Traditional use

Steeped and distilled into washes that leave skin feeling scrubbed clean and awake.

From the Field Notes

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