Lemongrass

Habitat & Origin

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is native to the tropics of South and Southeast Asia, where it grows in sunny fields, along field margins and at the edges of gardens in airy, well-drained sandy soils. The plant forms dense clumps of narrow aromatic leaves and firm, citral-rich stalks. During the growing season the stalks are cut several times, each time just above the root so the plant can reshoot. For drying, the stalks are sliced into diagonal rings and gently warmed so the citral freshness is preserved without coarse grassiness. At Maison Tisane we select lemongrass that is light green in colour, without woody cores and with an open, lime-like aroma — ideal for a clear, soft citrus line in the blend.

Active compounds

Lemongrass is rich in citral, citronellal and other fresh citrus compounds that open with a bright, sparkling fragrance. The plant provides a light, clean lift with a soft grassy undertone — as if you open a window to cool morning air. In blends, lemongrass contributes aromatic clarity that lifts everything around it.

Ayurvedic approach

In Ayurveda, lemongrass is regarded as a gently warming, clarifying herb that especially sets Kapha in motion and gives Vata a soft, guiding warmth. The fresh citral tones are associated with purity and alertness without disturbing Pitta. In Southeast Asian traditions, lemongrass was seen as the “kitchen scent of the morning” — the moment the day is opened. Energetically it brings that same sparkle: clear, ordering and warmly uplifting in a light way.

Flavour profile & Blending