# Lemongrass Vitality essential oil

> Dietary-labeled lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon flexuosus), a bright, citrusy herbal flavor common in Southeast Asian-inspired cooking.

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Type: Vitality (dietary) oil

## At a glance

- **Botanical name:** Cymbopogon flexuosus
- **Plant part:** Leaves and stalks
- **Extraction:** Steam-distilled
- **Aroma:** Bright, citrusy-herbal
- **Blends with:** Ginger, garlic, chili, coconut

## Key constituents

- **Citral** (65-85%) — The neral + geranial pair; the dominant compound behind lemongrass's sharp citrus flavor

## How to use it

- **In the kitchen:** 1 drop replaces a stalk of fresh lemongrass in soups or curries, per label.
- **In water or tea:** 1 drop in an infused tea for a bright citrus-herbal note, per label directions.

## Safety

- Food-grade Vitality oil for internal use per label directions — start with 1 drop and keep out of reach of children.


_Educational reference only — not medical advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease._