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Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil is a concentrated aromatic oil extracted from lemongrass and used mainly for flavoring, fragrance, and topical or aromatherapy applications rather than as a whole food. It is not a significant source of dietary nutrition.
Beneficial properties
aromatic flavoring
contains plant volatile compounds
used in very small amounts
traditionally used in culinary and fragrance applications
Nutritional highlights
Lemongrass essential oil does not provide meaningful amounts of macronutrients, fiber, vitamins, or minerals in typical use.