Botanical name: Cymbopogon citrates (DC.) Staff

Synonyms: Andropogon citrates, Andropogon schoenathus

Family: Poaceae, Gramineae

Othernames: Citronella

Lemon grass is fast growing perennial plant that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical climate as the source of essential oil with lemon aroma.

This essential oil is one of the important industrial products. It is used in soaps and detergents, in cosmetic and perfume industry, in the production of citrale. It is used against some insects.

Chemical and nourishing substances: aluminum, calcium, chrome, fats (7%), iron, magnium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, protein, sodium, vitamin C, silicon.

Lemon grass, dried leaves

Specifications:
Harvest: may - september
Purity: 95%-98%
Packing: polypropylene bags per 50 kg.
Color: light green
Moisture: not more than 7%.