Lemongrass Essential Oil is derived from the steam distillation of the fresh or partly dried Lemongrass leaves. After distillation, the oil ranges in color from yellow to amber and exudes a fresh, sweet, grassy and citrus-like aroma. Cymbopogon commonly known as lemongrass is a plant belonging to the grass family. It is a very popular culinary herb. It has a very distinct lemony fragrance. Lemongrass essential oil is extracted from the leaves of this plant. The essential oil has a strong, fresh, citrus fragrance.