Ginger Grass

Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia

Product Information

Ginger grass is an aromatic perennial grass belonging to the Poaceae family, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is known for its warm, spicy, ginger-like aroma despite not being botanically related to ginger. Traditionally, Ginger grass has been used in herbal remedies and wellness practices for its soothing and revitalizing properties. It is commonly used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and natural personal care formulations.

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Essential Oil

Ginger grass

Steam distilled from fresh Ginger grass leaves and flowering tops, this essential oil has a sweet, warm, and slightly spicy aroma with herbal undertones. It is widely used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and personal care products for its calming and skin- beneficial properties.

Common Name

Ginger Grass

Scientific / Botanical Name

Cymbopogon martinii var. sofia

Available As

Essential Oil

Description

Ginger grass is a fragrant grass closely related to Palmarosa, valued for its unique aromatic profile and therapeutic benefits. The essential oil is extracted from the aerial parts of the plant and is known for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and skin- conditioning properties. It is widely used in perfumery, cosmetics, and wellness applications.

Plant Part Used

Herbage (leaves and flowering tops)

Harvest Season / Availability

Throughout the year (optimal harvest during dry seasons) Available year-round (multiple harvest cycles)

Available year-round (multiple harvest cycles)

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS: 8023-83-6

CAS: 8023-83-6

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Warm, sweet, rosy, and slightly spicy with ginger-like and herbal undertones

Appearance

Pale yellow to amber liquid

Geographic Origin

India

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Application Areas

Perfumery & Fragrance Blends

Aromatherapy & Wellness Products

Personal Care (creams, lotions, soaps)

Natural Deodorants

Home Fragrance (diffusers, candles)

Certifications

USDA Organic (on request)

ISO 9001

GMP Certified

IFRA Compliant

Ginger grass oil contains natural compounds like geraniol, contributing to its antimicrobial and skin-conditioning properties.

It is valued in aromatherapy for its calming and balancing effects on the mind and body.

Widely used in natural perfumery as a cost-effective alternative to rose-like notes.

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