LEMON GRASS ESSENTIAL OIL (CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS)
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Botanical Name- Cymbopogon Citratus
Origin– Native To Asia, Mainly Cultivated In India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Africa, And Guatemala.
Part Of Plant Used– Fresh And Partially Dries Leaves (Grass).
Method Of Extraction– Steam Distillation
Aroma And Colour– Lemongrass Oil Is A Yellow, Amber Or Reddish-Brown Colored Liquid With A Fresh, Grassy-Citrus Odor And An Earthy Undertone.
Therapeutic Indication– Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bactericidal, Carminative, Deodorant, Febrifuge, Fungicidal, Galactagogue, Insecticidal, Nervine, Sedative, And Tonic.
Principal Constituents– Citral (65-85%), Myrcene (12-25%), Dipentene, Methylheptenone, Linalool, Geraniol, Nerol, Citronellol, Farnesol, Among Others.
How To Use– Diffuse, Bath And Massage
Caution– Lemongrass Is An Essential Oil And As Such Should Not Be Applied Directly, Undiluted On The Skin Or Ingested. It Should Not Be Taken By Pregnant Women.
Therapeutic Properties- Lemongrass oil has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It helps soothe skin infections and also gives relief from nausea. Lemongrass oil aids I digestive problems too.
Skincare- Lemongrass oil is used as a skin toner to give a youthful glowing skin. It is used for faster skin rejuvenation. It helps to moisturize the skin naturally. Lemongrass oil is an excellent skin lightening agent due to the presence of anti-oxidants. Being anti-fungal it also helps to treat acne and blackheads. Lemongrass oil is a great remedy for cellulite problems.
Haircare- Lemongrass oil helps to promote the contraction of hair follicles and strengthens the hair root, thereby contributing great control over hair loss issues. It also helps to make hair silky and shiny. Lemongrass oil aids in fighting against dandruff.
Emotional- Lemongrass oil helps to give relief from stress, anxiety, depression, headaches, and migraines. It is used to improve sleep duration and get deeper, uninterrupted sleep
Add - 20/25 drops in a 50ml carrier oil.
Add - 8/10 drops in a bath.
Add - 8/10 drops on tissue or in a vaporizer