African Bluegrass Essential Oil (South Africa)

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Description: African Bluegrass is an aromatic gray-green grass, with a unique lemon odor.

Aromatic Scent: African Bluegrass Essential Oil has a sweet, grass smell with slightly herbaceous base notes. It is earthy while remaining light and fresh.

Blends well with: African Bluegrass appears to work well with oils from the citrus family, as well as those with soft floral notes.

Common Uses: The constituents of African Bluegrass are credited with being anti-fungal as well as anti-viral. In the cosmetic industry, it has become a popular ingredient in men's preparations and foot baths.

Historical: Its botanical name Cymbopogon comes from the Greek kumbe meaning 'boat' and pogon meaning 'beard', which alludes to the shape of its flower. It has been used by the indigenous people of South Africa as a remedy for injured feet, and is thought to have been used as an oil in their holy rites.