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 |
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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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