Description

Lemongrass Essential oil botanical name Cymbopogon Flexuosus, extract from Lemongrass's leaves by steam distillation. Lemongrass has a very long history of use in traditional Indian medicine, particularly against infectious illnesses. It has a tonic and stimulating effect on the whole organism and is a very powerful antiseptic and bactericide. Lemongrass has been found to have a soothing effect on headaches, but unlike Lavender, should be diluted in a carrier oil before gently massaging the temples and forehead, as the neat oil would be damaging to the skin. As a bath oil, Lemongrass is refreshing, antiseptic and deodorant. Another possible way of using the oil is in footbaths, it's very refreshing for tired feet, and helpful for excessive sweating.

Like all the lemon-scented oils, this is a good insect-repellent. It can be used alone or in any number of possible blends with other insect-repellent oils, and has been used extensively to protect animals from fleas and tics, used it in a blend with Lavender when fleas become a real problem. Use it in a burner in summertime to keep the flies and other insects away from your house, and add a drop or two to the water for washing the tiled floor.

The main constituent of Lemongrass oil citral, which accounts for between 70% and 85% of its volume. The remaining 15% to 30% varies in composition depending on the freshness of the leaves at the time of distillation, and also according to which of several varieties of the grass is used, but all varieties include geraniol, farnesol, nerol, citronellol and myrcene, with a number of aldehydes and other traces.  The oil ranges from yellow to a reddish-brown and has a very strong lemony perfume.

Lemongrass Essential oil Benefits Anitdepressant, Antiseptic, Bacteriacide, Carminative, Deodorant, Digestive, Diuretic, Fungicide, Galactagogue, Insecticide, Prophylactic, Stimulant Tonic.

Gives a boost to the parasympathetic nerves, which aid recovery from illness stimulating glandular secretions and the muscles in digestion. Encourages appetite and could be helpful with colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis. A revitalizing action makes its a good tonic for the body. Excellent for aching muscles, relieves pain and makes them more supple since it helps to eliminate lactic acid and stimulates circulation. Its invigorating action on the body mitigates some of the symptoms of headaches and relieving fatigue. Its strong antiseptic action prevents the spread of contagious diseases, useful particularly with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fevers. Lemongrass useful in keeping insects and fleas away, Its deodorant action keeps them nice smelling too.

Treating Mental and Emotional Stimulating, reviving, energizing and lifts the spirits, useful in states of exhaustion.

Lemongrass oil Effect on Skin Gives good tone to the skin and may be effective in open pores, Reputedly able to clear acne and balance oily conditions. Athlete's foot and other fungal infections could respond favourably.

Well Blend with other Essential Oils Basil, Cedarwood, Coriander, Geranium, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Yarrow, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Tangerine. The note is Top.

100% Pure Natural Purity natural aromatherapy therapeutic quality Lemongrass Essential oil, no additive, no artificial color, no animal test.

Precautions : Its could irritate sensitive skins. Needs to be used with dilute. Low dosage is best.

Notes : The above information is only applicable for soothing conditioning, For disease treatment purposes, please consult doctor and professional aromatherapist.