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Which botanical species does this lemongrass oil come from, and where is it grown?
This lemongrass oil is steam-distilled from the fresh or semi-dried grass blades of Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian) and C. flexuosus (East Indian), sourced from India, Central America and Guangxi/Yunnan, China.
Which oils blend well with this lemongrass oil?
Best with lavender, sweet orange, bergamot, geranium, ylang-ylang and woody bases (vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood); classic fresh blend 2:3:1:1 with orange/lavender/vetiver.
How consistent are batches of this lemongrass oil?
Consistency is locked via fixed farms/process, GC-MS fingerprint vs retained reference, citral assay, myrcene <20% and optical rotation -3° to +1° per batch.
How is this lemongrass oil used in aromatherapy?
Fresh, uplifting, cleansing oil: 2-4 drops in the diffuser, 0.5-2% in massage blends; always dilute due to high citral content.
How does this lemongrass oil smell — aroma profile and character?
Strong fresh lemon-citrus top over green herbaceous grass and a clean earthy base — intensely citral-forward, fresh and natural.
What does this lemongrass oil look like — appearance, color and consistency?
Clear, mobile liquid, pale yellow to amber (deep yellow), thin free-flowing consistency — classic for a high-citral terpene-rich grass oil.
What is the after-sales policy for this lemongrass oil?
24-month retained samples, free document re-issue, regulatory support files, 1-2 day technical response, replacement/refund, and supply-continuity services.
What usage rates are recommended for peppermint oil in different products?
Use rates: beverages ~100 mg/kg, confectionery 0.05-0.4%, toothpaste 0.5-2%, mouthwash 0.1-0.5%, leave-on cosmetics 0.5-1%, massage 1-2%; pulegone limits (IFRA Cat 12, EU 100 mg/kg) govern oral/food use.
How is this peppermint oil transported and stored in bulk?
Dangerous good: UN 1993, Class 3, PG III (flash ~68°C); UN-certified drums and DG labelling required; limited-quantity exemptions for small packs; store in a fire-safe Class 3 area away from heat and flame.