This oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves, and is native to India. It has a fresh, lemony scent. It is used as a culinary flavoring, a scent and medicine. It is taken as a tea to remedy digestive problems, diarrhea and stomach aches. Moreover, it is a fever-reducing herb, applied externally as a poultice or as diluted oil to ease pain and arthritis. It is digestive, antiseptic, refreshing, antispasmodic and analgesic.