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Lemongrass cultivation in Assam supports extraction of essential oil used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, and herbal products for domestic and export markets.

Lemongrass is widely cultivated in Assam due to favourable climate and availability of land suitable for aromatic crops. The extracted oil is used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, aromatherapy products, and herbal medicines. Processing units for distillation help farmers achieve value addition and reduce post harvest losses. Key opportunities include essential oil distillation units, herbal product manufacturing, export of aromatherapy oils, and supply to cosmetic industries.