LEMONGRASS

$ 14.00

Botanical Name:Cymbopogon flexuosus
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: India
Common uses: Insect Repellant, Energy, Anti-Bacterial
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Description

Lemongrass is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 meters (4 feet) in height. It is native to Asia, but is now cultivated mostly is the West Indies, Africa, and Tropical Asia.
Common Uses: Lemongrass Essential Oil is known for its invigorating and antiseptic properties. It can be used in facial toners as its astringent properties help fight acne and greasy skin. An excellent anti-depressant, Lemongrass Essential Oil tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. Lemongrass shares similar properties with citronella and has a great reputation for keeping insects away.
History: Traditional Indian medicine has used Lemongrass Essential Oil to treat infectious illness and fever.
Cautions: Avoid in glaucoma and with children. Use Caution in prostatic hyperplasia and with skin hypersensitivity or damaged skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
Phytochemicals: Lemongrass typically has citral and limonene as phytochemicals.
Usage: Topical: Apply 1-2 drops to concerned area with carrier oil. Oral: Dilute 1 drop into 2 oz water. Aromatic: Place 1-3 drops into diffuser.

Additional information

Weight 0.033814 oz