Description

It is a perennial growing herbaceous plant having long slender stems with terminal flowering tops. The grass is the source of oil and is very fragrant.

Technical Details

	Botanical Name	:	Cymbopogon martinii (sofia)
	Common Name	:	Ginger grass essential oil
	CAS #	:	8023-92-5
	Plant Parts Used	:	Leaves
	Extraction Method	:	Steam Distillation method
	Color & Odor	:	Yellow to light brown liquid with a sharp, green scent with pepper and lemon undertones odor

Constituents & Specifications

Geraniol, farnesol, geranyl acetate, methylheptenone, citronellol, citral, dipentene and limonene.
Specific Gravity : 0.9100 – 1. 0100 @ 20 °C
Refractive Index : 1.4880 – 1.4940 @ 20 °C

Properties

Gingergrass oil is analgesic, anti-emetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, cephalic, expectorant, febrifuge, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, sudorific and tonic.

Benefits & Uses

• Provide relief from anxiety, tension, and headaches; while energizing property fights fatigue and provides revitalization. It strengthen mood when feeling low or stressed out.
• Gingergrass essential oil improves blood circulation and provides calmness.
• Gingergrass oil very effectively treats cold, cough, sinusitis, and throat allergies.
• In addition to this, ginger grass oil is the perfect treatment of sore muscles, inflammation, muscle or joint pains etc.
• Used in the treatment of sore muscles, inflammation, muscle or joint pains etc.