Lemongrass Essential Oil

Latin Name: Cymbopogon citratus

Botanical Family: Gramineae

Origin: India

Part Used: Grass/leaves

Perfume: Lemony, grassy, earthy, slightly bitter

Note: Top to middle

Colour: Slightly yellow

Consistency: Thin

Extraction method: Steam distillation

Blends well with: Basil, Black Pepper, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender

Rosemary, Tea Tree

Application methods: Diffused, massage, direct inhalation

Warnings: Can cause skin irritation, patch test skin 24hrs prior to use

Not for topical use on children under 6 years of age

Very strong, best used sparingly

Actions:

Analgesic

Antibacterial

Anti-cancer

Anti-depressant

Anti-fungal

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-microbial

Antiseptic

Carminative

Deoderant

Diuretic

Digestive

Insecticidal

Nerve tonic

Revitalizer

Sedative

Vasodilator

Systems:

Respiratory:

Cough/cold
Colic

Musculoskeletal:

Aches & Pains
Carpal tunnel
Connective tissue damage
Cramps
Frozen shoulder
Muscular dystrophy
Muscle strain
Sprains

Digestive:

Cystitis
Gastritis
Flatulence
Indigestion
Lactose intolerance
Urinary tract infection

Nervous:

Headaches

Skin:

Acne
Athletes foot
Oily skin
Ringworm
Staph
Tired sweaty feet

Blood:

Varicose veins
Poor circulation

Other:

Air polution
Airborne bacteria
Purification
Insect repellant
Improved lactation

Spiritual & emotional

Aids mental fatigue

Calming

Lifts the spirits

Refreshing

Restorative

Please take note that all therapeutic values listed above will only be gained with the use of 100% pure, therapeutic grade Essential Oils, such as those available from Homestead Health Australia. They are available for sale through our webstore on this site, or click here to purchase our Lemongrass Essential Oil. The information included here should by no way be considered a replacement for proper diagnosis by a trained medical professional