Gingergrass Essential Oil

Name: Gingergrass oil, India (C. martinii var. sofia)
Species: Cymbopogon martini Stapf., variety sofia, fam. Poaceae (Gramineae)
Part: Grass
Country: India

Description: Ginger Grass is a perennial growing herbaceous plant with long slender stems and terminal flowering tops. The grass source of the essential oil and is very fragrant.

Color: Yellow to light brown liquid

Common Uses: The aromatherapy uses for Ginger Grass Essential Oil include improvement of circulation and blood flow, calming and reduction of stress, as well as the opening of sinus passages. From a spiritual perspective Ginger Grass Oil is viewed as mood uplifting, euphoric and as aphrodisiac oil. In the perfumery industry, Ginger Grass Oil is added to inject a sharp, green scent – particularly in men's colognes.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Middle

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cananga, Geranium, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and essential oils that are floral in nature.

Aromatic Scent: Ginger Grass Essential Oil has a sharp, green scent with pepper and lemon undertones. It is closely related to lemongrass, and customers should look to purchase ginger root if looking for the powdered spice aroma.