Lemongrass essential oil is extracted through the process of steam distillation of dried lemongrass. Lemongrass is known by the scientific names Cymbopogon Citratus or Andropogon Citratus. The main constituents of its essential oil are Myrcene, Citronellal, Geranyl Acetate, Nerol, Geraniol, Neral, Limonene and Citral.
As the name implies, lemongrass smells just like lemons, but it is milder, sweeter, and far less sour. This grass is used in countless beverages (including tea), desserts and other forms of culinary creations as a flavoring agent, where fresh lemon is not available or is not to be used because of its more potent flavor. It is widely used in Chinese and Thai recipes. It grows and spreads very fast like any other grass and fetches a good price in the market, which makes it a profitable and common item in organic and mainstream markets.

Lemon Water – Is It Good For You?
Even though lemons are the smallest of the citrus fruit family, they contain more healthy nutrients than other citrus such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits etc. Lemons are the most popular citrus fruit in the world and have been used in recipes for centuries. The most common recipe for lemons is lemon water, which is simply lemon juice squeezed into a glass of cold water. Very refreshing on a hot day!
Lemons are thought to have originate. in the foothills of North-East India in the Himalayan district, but have spread through the Middle East, Africa, Americas, Pacific, and Europe to become the most widespread and prolific citrus tree in the world today.

The lemon tree itself grows to approximately 2-3 meters in orchards and plantations and prefers a temperate to tropical location. It is generally a hardly tree which only requires a moderate amount of water. Cold and frosty conditions tend to stunt their growth and ability to produce good quality large fruit.
Some lemon trees are known to have strong sharp thorns adorning their branches so beware when picking the fruit of the lemon tree. A mature fruit will generally measure between 5 – 8 cms and weigh approximately 50 – 80 grams.
The health benefits of lemons are nothing short of remarkable! They are pack. Full of nutrients and are low in calories and do not contain any saturate. fats or cholesterol. They are rich in dietary fiber and citric acid which aids digestion, and have been scientifically proven to help dissolve kidney stones.
Lemons are also a great source of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) which is known to be natural anti-oxidant. It also helps to prevent scurry, a disease which plagued many ocean-going voyages around the world during the life and times of Captain James Cook.
Vitamin C also helps the body to resist infectious agents and helps with eradicating harmful free radicals from the blood. Lemons also contain a variety of phytochemicals which also assist this process.
Vitamin A is present in small levels together with flavonoids such as B-carotenes, beta-cryptoxanthin, zea-xanthin and lutein compounds which all have antioxidant properties. Vitamin A is essential for good vision, healthy skin and mucus membranes. Consuming lemons which are rich in flavonoids are known to help protect the body from lung and oral cancers.
The Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oils
• As a medicinal benefit, the essential oil of lemongrass does a great deal to promote good health and wellbeing while treating many different conditions.
• In addition, it can be used safely in aromatherapy and can be consumed as well. However, it must be noted that it may irritate the skin and should not be used around the eyes or by pregnant women.

Top Benefits of Lemongrass Tea:
1. Rich in Antioxidants
2. Antiseptic
3. Anti-inflammatory
4. Fights Off Infections
5. Helps Heart Problems
6. Reduces Stress
7. Lowers Cholesterol
8. Helps Fight Cancer
9. Detox
10. Soothes Heartburn
11. Improves Sleep (helps treat insomnia)
12. Helps With Weight Loss