A refreshing and powerful, citrus, grassy-like scent oil that is popular in aromatherapy and massage due to its therapeutic benefits. Lemongrass oil is extracted from the leaves and stalks of the herb plant and can be blended with any Essential Oil from the floral, minty, and spice family. It is steam distilled.
Using Lemongrass Essential oil can help alleviate pain and discomfort from inflammation as it contains citral, an anti-inflammatory compound. This oil can be blended with most Carrier Oils but is great with Sweet Almond and Jojoba. This blend can be applied to sore muscles and joints after sports.
Lemongrass Essential oil is used in a variety of products, including soaps, perfumes, and skin care products. This oil is often used as a natural toner when blended with a carrier oil of choice to sterilize pores and strengthen skin tissue.
When diffusing use between 5 to 10 drops of Lemongrass Essential oil as it is known to help with mental fatigue and anxiety. Diffusing a mixture of Eucalyptus Globulus (Blue Gum) and Lemongrass Oil is known to relieve tension headaches.
Dilute at a ratio of no greater than 0.6% which is 3 drops Essential Oil to 4 teaspoons of a Carrier Oil. Lemongrass is a photo-toxic (UV sensitizing) oil and can cause skin sensitivity and over pigmentation of the skin when exposed to sunlight. (Click on the link to learn more)
Essential oils that are photo-toxic
Lemongrass is used as a medicinal herb in India and is a common ingredient in Thai, Vietnamese and Indonesian cuisine. In Africa and South America it is used for making tea. It is known to detox the digestive tract, liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas and help with menstrual cramps. To make Lemongrass tea infuse the leaves in boiling water and add a little honey.
The high citral and geraniol content of Lemongrass Essential oil is known to help repel bugs like mosquitos, fleas, and ants. Lemongrass oil can be used as a natural and safe air freshener and sanitizer in the home.
Country of Origin: India
Reviews
There are no reviews yet