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Cymbopogon Flexuosus Herb Oil

Low concern

Lemongrass oil is FEMA GRAS as a flavoring at typical use levels. Concentrated essential oil should be used in trace amounts only.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Essential oil distilled from East Indian lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus); high in citral.

Flavoring (lemongrass) — FEMA GRAS as lemongrass oil (FEMA 2624).

Why it's flagged

high doses of citral can be irritating

What regulators actually say

"Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus DC. and Cymbopogon flexuosus Stapf) is listed among essential oils, oleoresins (solvent-free), and natural extractives generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FEMA GRAS lemongrass oil (FEMA 2624); 21 CFR 182.20 essential oils GRAS

European Union — EFSA

Authorized flavoring

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