Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus (or Cymbopogon winterianus, a different variety commonly used)
Aroma: Fresh, lemony, grassy, and slightly sweet with a sharp, clean scent.
Extraction: Steam-distilled from the leaves and stems.
Benefits:
Known for its natural insect-repellent properties, often used in candles, sprays, and lotions to keep bugs at bay.
Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral, making it useful in cleaning and sanitizing.
Energizing and refreshing, helps to reduce fatigue and uplift the mood.
Soothes muscle pain and reduces inflammation when used topically.
Uses:
In aromatherapy to refresh the air, reduce anxiety, and repel insects.
In skincare to cleanse, refresh, and treat minor skin infections.
In natural repellents to deter mosquitoes and other bugs.