Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Lemongrass

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Essential Oil of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) Abbr: L/G    [to top of page]
A fast growing tall aromatic perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 metres high. It produces a thick network of roots that rapidly exhausts the soil.
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Odour of Essential Oil of Lemongrass: Fresh grassy-citrus scent with earthy undertones.
Colour of Essential Oil of Lemongrass: Ranges in colour from yellow, amber to a reddish-brown.
Source of Essential Oil of Lemongrass: Finely chopped grass.
Method of Extraction of Lemongrass: Distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Lemongrass: Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Astringent, Carminative, Deodorant, Febrifuge, Fungicide, Insecticide, Nervine, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Lemongrass: Anti-depressant, skin toning, tonic - general.
Circulatory: Circulation problems.
Digestion: Colitis, gastroenteritis, indigestion.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain.
Immune: Fever, infectious disease.
Muscular: Aches and pains, muscle pain, muscle tone.
Nervous: Depression, exhaustion, headache, nervous exhaustion, nervous indigestion, stress related problems.
Skeletal: Joint pain.
Skin: Acne, athletes foot, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infection, lice, open pores, perspiration - excessive, scabies, skin disorders, skin infection, skin tone, ticks, tissue - slack.
Medical Terms: Colitis, gastroenteritis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Depression, exhaustion, headache, tension.
Contra-Indications for Lemongrass: May irritate sensitive skin. Children under 2 years of age. Prostate hyperplasia (due to chemical citral).
Comments on Lemongrass: Lemongrass is thought to originate in India, and may also be known as Indian Verbena, or Indian Melissa oil.~This oil is also cultivated in hot, humid areas such as West Indies, Guatemala, Brazil, Sri Lanka and parts of Central Africa.~Lemongrass has been shown in scientific trials that it is a powerful antiseptic and anti-bacterial agent; it is also known to be a strong deodorant.~It is most likely for thse reasons that Lemongrass is sometimes used in ritual cleansings.~A similar oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus, is grown in the Eastern regions of India and is considered to be lighter.~Due to its appearance and scent Lemongrass is often used to adulterate more costly oils such as Verbena and Melissa.

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