Lemongrass Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Fresh and partially dried leaves
Note Classification: Top
Aroma: Lemony, straw like, green
Largest Producing Countries: Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Guatemala

Traditional Use: Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes.  Also used for the isolation of citral and for the adulteration of more costly oils such as verbena or melissa.

Properties: Analgesic, antidepressant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antipyretic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, depurative, digestive, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, sedative, tonic, and vasodilator.

Benefits: Acne, athletes foot, cellulite, colitis, digestion, excessive sweat, fevers, gastroenteritis, headaches, infectious disease, insect repellant, muscular pain, nervous exhaustion and stress-related condition, open sores, pediculosis, poor circulation, scabies, and slack tissue.

Blends Well With: Basil, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, coriander, cypress, fennel, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, marjoram, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, rosemary, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, and ylang ylang.

Of Interest: After the distillation process, the exhausted grass is used locally to feed cattle.

Safety Data:  Must be diluted. Non-toxic, but possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization may occur in some individuals, use with care. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).