African bluegrass is a fast-growing grass known as Giant Turpentine Grass in South Africa and belongs to the same family as gingergrass and lemongrass.
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| Botanical name | Cymbopogon validus |
|---|---|
| Family name | Poaceae |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Principal component | Myrcene 25%〜30% |
| Extraction Method | steam distillation |
| Plant parts used | Leaves |
| Note | Middle |
| Strength of aroma | Medium to Strong |
| Smell | Herbal scent-like grass |
| Oil Blends Well | Very well with essential oils from the citrus family and soft floral notes |
| Main benefits | Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, skin astringent, analgesic, etc. |
| Use | Fragrant bath, scenting of handmade cosmetics, foot bath, etc. |
| Cautions | Please dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba oil before use. A skin test before use is recommended as it can cause skin irritation to some people. Please be careful not to get it in your eyes. |
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