Small BatchHerbal Balms
Bug Bite Balm
Calm. Powerful. Natural. A botanical balm that soothes, comforts, and calms irritated skin.
$32.00
2oz / 57g
Botanical Ingredient
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a tall tropical grass native to South and Southeast Asia, historically valued in Ayurvedic and traditional Thai herbalism. Its leaves are exceptionally rich in citral (60–80% of the essential oil fraction), the compound responsible for its sharp lemony aroma. Topically, citral produces a subtle cooling sensation, without the intensity of menthol.
Traditionally valued for skin careRich in citralCooling sensation (citral)AstringentRefreshing aromatic
Infused into 1 InVine formula
Traditional Uses
- Traditionally used for skin comfort and care
- Natural insect deterrent
- Historically valued for its cooling sensation on skin
- Traditional Southeast Asian herbal preparation
- Traditionally used in skin care routines
Key Properties
Traditionally valued for skin careRich in citralCooling sensation (citral)AstringentRefreshing aromatic
Did You Know
The citral in lemongrass is the same aroma compound used as the 'alarm pheromone' by honeybees — one reason it has a long history as a natural insect deterrent.
Our Sourcing
Lemongrass is grown in InVine's own botanical garden in Tallahassee, where the warm, humid Florida climate mirrors its native tropical habitat. We harvest it at seasonal peak for maximum potency, then carefully dry and slow-infuse the leaves in cold-extracted organic oils for eight full weeks — allowing the complete botanical profile to gently unfold.
Why We Use It
We chose lemongrass for the Bug Bite Balm because of its traditionally valued skin-soothing and naturally insect-repelling qualities. Trusted for generations as a skin-conditioning herb, and flourishing abundantly right here in our Tallahassee garden, it provides vibrant, locally grown botanical care that is deeply rooted in nature.
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Lemongrass is a key ingredient in this InVine Botanicals formula.
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