Lemongrass (lemongrass) aerial part Organic* origin (Cymbopogon flexuosus) - OFLORALE

Lemongrass: A natural rebalancing agent with many virtues

Used for centuries in traditional medicines, lemongrass is known for its purifying, antibacterial and detoxifying properties. In cosmetics, it is ideal for balancing combination and oily skin. In aromatherapy, its fresh, lemony aroma brings a feeling of freshness and helps revitalize the mind.

Lemongrass: A plant with many uses
With its energizing scent and purifying properties, lemongrass is commonly used in skin care products, as well as a natural insect repellent. It also finds its place in wellness formulations for its revitalizing effects on the body and mind.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
• Part used: Aerial parts
• Other names: Indian lemongrass, Lemongrass
• Names in other languages: Lemongrass (English), Zitronengras (German)
• Type of culture: Organic farming
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation: Cymbopogon Flexuosus Water

Benefits of lemongrass hydrosol

• In cosmetics: This hydrosol is an excellent tonic for combination and oily skin. It helps purify the skin, tighten pores and balance sebum production.
• For health: Traditionally used to soothe muscular pain and nervous tension, it is also known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
• Emotional Well-being and Chakra: Associated with the solar chakra, it energizes the body and mind, bringing a boost of energy and positivity.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Purifying tonic: Spray the hydrosol on the skin after cleansing to regulate sebum production and tighten pores.
• Balancing lotion: Incorporate it into your care for oily or combination skin for its purifying effect.

For health:

• Natural antiseptic: Use it to clean and purify small wounds or skin irritations.
• Muscle soothing: Apply the hydrosol as a compress to painful areas to relieve muscle tension.

Emotional well-being

• Energy Diffuser: Spray the hydrosol into the air to revitalize the atmosphere and stimulate mental energy.
• Stimulating bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to your bath for a toning and revitalizing effect.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• Bernard Boullard's Aromatic and Medicinal Plants : An in-depth guide to the medicinal and cosmetic virtues of plants.
• Hydrolats and floral waters by Lydia Bosson: An essential reference for understanding the benefits and uses of hydrolats.
• The great guide to aromatherapy by Fabienne Millet: An essential book to know everything about the therapeutic use of essential oils and hydrosols.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.