Lemongrass

DESCRIPTION
Lemongrass Oil is derived from Lemongrass, which is a fast growing, tall, aromatic perennial grass native to Asia. The oil is extracted from the shoot part of the plant and is yellow to brownish yellow liquid in color. Having good aromatherapy properties, it is used for clearing oily skin, acne, athlete's foot and other ailments including alleviating excessive perspiration.

COMMON NAMES
Andropogon citratus, A. schoenathus.

BLENDS WITH
Basil, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, lavender, jasmine, tea tree.

CONSTITUENTS
Myrcene, geranyl acetate, citronellal, nerol, neral, geraniol, traces of limonene & citral.

USES
Lemongrass oil helps in toning up the muscles & tissues and in relieving muscle pains by making muscles supple. It also helps with correcting poor blood circulation, indigestion and as an insect repellent. Further, it is also used to keep pets clean of fleas, ticks & lice.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Lemongrass Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Analgesic, anti-depressant, antimicrobial. antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, diuretic, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, nervous system sedative and tonic.