Homestead Health
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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
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