Small BatchHerbal Balms
Bug Bite Balm
Calm. Powerful. Natural. A botanical balm that soothes, comforts, and calms irritated skin.
$37.00
2oz / 57g
Botanical Ingredient
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a tall tropical grass native to South and Southeast Asia, long used in Ayurvedic and traditional Thai medicine for skin conditions, fever, and pain. Its leaves are exceptionally rich in citral (60–80% of the essential oil fraction), the compound responsible for its sharp lemony aroma and powerful antimicrobial action. Topically, citral interacts with TRPM8 cold-sensing receptors to produce a subtle cooling sensation similar to menthol, without the intensity.
AntimicrobialAntifungalCooling (TRPM8 activation via citral)AstringentMild analgesic
Infused into 1 InVine formula
Traditional Uses
- Topical antimicrobial for minor skin irritation
- Natural insect deterrent
- Cooling relief for inflamed or itchy skin
- Fever reduction in traditional Southeast Asian medicine
- Antifungal skin care
Key Properties
AntimicrobialAntifungalCooling (TRPM8 activation via citral)AstringentMild analgesic
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 proven soothing, anti-inflammatory, and naturally insect-repelling qualities. Trusted for generations to calm irritated skin, and flourishing abundantly right here in our Tallahassee garden, it provides vibrant, locally grown relief that is deeply rooted in nature.
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Lemongrass is a key ingredient in this InVine Botanicals formula.
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