LEMONGRASS OIL – (Cymbopogon Flexous)
Lemongrass essential oil is generally used in aromatherapy and therapeutically, it is use to maintain and defend the immune system and the
muscular & joint system. It’s refreshing and stimulating aroma makes this oil great and effective in fighting jet lag, reduce cellulite, revitalizing
a tired body and mind and helps improve mental tranquility. It is one among many essential oils that is a vital ingredient in perfumes and soaps
and is known to be an effective cleaning agent and insect & bug repellent. Lemongrass oil is obtained from the fresh or partly dried leaves by
steam distillation.
Oil Properties
1. The oil is pale yellow to vivid yellow in color
2. Thin in texture
3. It has a light sweet fresh aroma
4. Analgesic
5. Antibacterial
6. Anticancer
7. Anti-inflammatory
8. Antiseptic
9. Insect repellant
10. Sedative
11. Tonic
Uses of Lemon Grass Oil
1. It is used in aromatherapy to transmit messages to the brain in relation to controlling emotions through inhalation or rubbing the oil into the skin.
Aromatherapy experts suggest that essential oils set a good effect on heart rate, stress levels, blood pressure, breathing, and immune function.
2. Emotionally, mentally, and spiritually invigorating, it’s said to be the oil of energetic cleansing.
3. It is useful with respiratory infections such as sore throats, laryngitis and fever and helps prevent spreading of infectious diseases.
It is helpful with colitis, indigestion and gastro-enteritis.
4. Lemongrass oil tones the muscles and tissue, relieves muscle pains and helps correct poor circulation.
5. It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne, as well as athlete’s foot and alleviates excessive perspiration.
6. Lemon grass oil is also used to reduce anxiety and depression
Chemical Composition
1. Myrcene
2. Citronellal
3. Geranyl acetate
4. Nerol
5. Geraniol
6. Neral
7. Traces of limonene
8. Citral
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