Lemongrass

The fleshy white base of the steams of lemongrass is widely used in Southeast Asian cookery. The leaves themselves are tough and virtually inedible, but it is from those leaves, with their strong, fresh lemony fragrance when crushed and bruised, that the essential oil is distilled. It is used extensively in the flavour and fragrance industries.

Therapeutic Actions:

Cleansing, calming, clarity, purifying, stimulating and protecting

Common Uses:

Insect repellent; add in the blend to treat athlete’s foot; strengthens the body system; stimulates circulation; easing muscular aches and aching feet; reduce stress and calms the nervous system

Beauty Tips:

Lemongrass oil is a refreshing, cleansing and stimulating tonic for the skin and also very powerful purifying properties for skin tissues. It is used in deodorants. Added to shampoos, it gives shine to the hairs.

Aromatic Influence:

Its pungent and earthy aroma heightens psychic awareness and purifies the mind. It promotes psychic awareness and purification.

Blends Well With:

Cedarwood, geranium, jasmine, lavender, rosemary, tea tree

Application:

Photosensitivity: None

Dilute Ratio: 20-80

• 1 part essential oil with 4 parts of carrier oil. For age 7 and above, use 1 drop of essential oil to 4 drops of carrier oil.

Apply 1-2 drops on area of concern

Apply on chakras and/or Vita Flex points

Inhale directly or diffuse

Caution:

Do not use during pregnancy

Can irritate sensitive skin

Lemongrass can pose a drug interaction problem with some analgesic, anticonvulsant and antidepressant medications, some chemotherapy drugs and some forms of estrogen and nicotine in the form of treatments such as patches, as well as reverse-transcriptase inhibitor medications. If you are taking any of these drugs, do not use lemongrass oil; consider using Eucalyptus citriodora instead

Disclaimer: The information provided on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to offer specific medical advice, nor it is meant to be used as a substitute for competent medical advice from a licensed professional physician. The information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition or if you are pregnant, please consult your practitioner before using essential oils.

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