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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

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