Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Oil origin: Grass
Extraction: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, lemon-like
Odor strength: Medium
Evaporation: Top note
Origin: India
About
Native to India, lemongrass essential oil has a long history in South America and Southeast Asia. It is predominantly grown in India, China, and Central America and is a top-selling essential oil.
Lemongrass essential oil has many benefits, including effectively working as an insect repellent. It is also strongly anti-fungal and antimicrobial, riding unwanted bacteria from the skin and countertops alike. Couple this with the fresh scent and the oil is quite suitable for a myriad of cosmetic applications such as soaps, deodorants, perfumes, and much more. The fresh scent works wonders on the mind, infuses a sense of vitality, and is considered an antidepressant. Lemongrass oil has analgesic properties helping to recover from muscle soreness, arthritis, and jet lag.
Uses:
Topical Application: | |
Diluted with a carrier oil, it can relieve muscle aches, body pains, headaches, and arthritis discomfort. | |
May tone and purify skin, and reduce redness, itching, and swelling. | |
Can be added to cosmetics for glowing, evenly toned skin. | |
Can act as a toner, cleanse pores, and strengthen skin tissues. | |
May strengthen hair, stimulate growth, and relieve scalp and skin itchiness and irritation when added to shampoo and body wash. | |
Aromatherapy: | |
Can act as a natural perfume and air freshener, creating a relaxing atmosphere and deodorizing unpleasant scents. | |
It may offer relief to the digestive system when diffused due to its carminative properties. | |
Added to homemade scented cosmetics and soaps. | |
It may refresh and renew, uplift negative moods, prevent depression, and relieve anxiety, stress, irritability, lethargy, nervousness, and insomnia. | |
Can maintain alertness and boost energy. | |
Cosmetic Applications: | |
When used in creams or lotions, it can reduce cellulite appearance and treat fungal infections and acne. | |
It may protect the skin from oxidative stress and environmental elements due to its antioxidant properties. | |
Contraindications for Lemongrass Oil: | |
Generally safe for most individuals. | |
Always perform a patch test before topical use. | |
Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. | |
May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. | |
Consult a healthcare professional before use if on medications or have any medical conditions. |
Disclaimer
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA
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.
Safety precautions : All products are for external use only. Consult a professional reference for correct dilution ratios prior to application.
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation. Keep away from eye area. Keep out of reach of children.
Lemongrass Essential Oil