Background
Lemon Grass Oil is the volatile oil from Cymbopogon citratus. The constituent include 75-85% citral, methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene, and dipentene.
SynonymsLemon Grass Oil
Oil of Lemon Grass
Indian oil of verbena
Indian melissa oil
UsesPerfumery
Insect repellant
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
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Referenties
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Lovell, C.R., Plants and the Skin. 1993,
London: Blackwell Scientific Publications. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9