Lemongrass 100% Pure Essential Oil 10 ml (Organic Available)
HERBAL-CITRUS. TOP NOTE. REFRESHING.
Lemongrass essential oil has a powerful tonic, antiseptic and stimulating effect on the whole organism. It is a good insect repellent and has been used extensively to protect animals from fleas and tics.
GENERAL PROPERTIES:
• antibacterial
• antimicrobial
• antioxidant
• antiseptic
• astringent
• deodorant
• digetsive tonic
• insecticidal
Invigorating with a cleansing, fresh aroma, lemongrass has uplifting properties that make it a valuable addition to blends for promoting a sense of joy and releasing stressful thoughts.
Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Family Name: Poaceae
Country of Origin: Nepal, India
Part of Plant Used: Grass
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Scent: Yellow to amber color with strong, sweet, and lemony aroma.
Source: One pound of essential oil is distilled from 33 pounds of this slender, yellowish tropical grass.
Description of Plant: It is a perennial fast-growing aromatic grass, growing to about 1 meter with long, thin leaves.
Where Cultivated: It is native to tropical Asia and cultivated in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Africa, Madagascar, South and tropical North America.
TOP NOTE: Fresh and light, top notes are often the first aromas to reach the nose and dissipate quickly.
DESCRIPTION:
Lemongrass is a grass that is steam distilled to produce an essential oil that is yellow to reddish brown. The main constituent of this essential oil is citral (makes up 70%-85% of its total volume). Some of its countries of origin are Brazil, India, and Sri Lanka.
Lemongrass essential oil is a very powerful bactericide and antiseptic. This makes it a very effective essential oil to use when cleaning and sanitizing. As with other lemon-scented oils, Lemongrass essential oil is very useful as an insect repellant (either alone or mixed with other “repellant” oils).
Lemongrass essential oil may help to boost the parasympathetic nervous system, and help to stimulate circulation. It is helpful for soothing headaches, although it must be blended with a carrier before being massaged onto the temples, as it can be irritating to the skin. This should also be kept in mind if lemongrass essential oil is being used in the bath, as too much can irritate the skin (maximum 3 drops per tubful of water).
Lemongrass is energizing and zesty, circulation-boosting, and muscle-easing.
Lemongrass is known as being a helpful addition to outdoor sprays. It is refreshing and deodorizing when diffused, as well as being uplifting to the spirit. It can also be added, well-diluted, to a carrier oil to boost circulation, bringing warmth to overused muscles and joints.
It blends well with bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood virginian, citronella, fir needle, geranium egyptian, ginger, grapefruit pink, jasmine absolute, lavender, lemon, marjoram sweet, nutmeg, palmarosa, peppermint, pine scots, spruce hemlock, and thyme.
DIRECTIONS:
Lemongrass contains citral, a powerful skin sensitizer, so it is very important to use Lemongrass in proper dilution. In proper dilution, it is wonderful for the aches and pains associated with aging. Try 2 drops of Lemongrass in two teaspoons (10 ml) of carrier oil along with 2 drops of Lavender or Marjoram for a soothing muscle rub.
Aromatic - Diffuse using 2-3 drops per 100 ml of water or use in a personal inhaler.
Topical - Dilute to a maximum of 0.7% in a carrier.
Adults: add 2 drops to 4 tsp of carrier oil for massage.
Add 4-12 drops to a bowl of steaming water/facial steamer and inhale deeply for 5-10 minutes.
Start with lowest number of drops; increase as desired.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. If swallowed, seek urgent care/call poison control. Do not use undiluted. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes; if contact occurs, rinse with vegetable oil. Do not use if pregnant/breastfeeding or on sensitive/inflamed skin or dermatitis. If allergic reaction occurs, stop use and call a health care practitioner. For prolonged use, consult a health care practitioner.
SPECIFIC CAUTIONS:
Possible drug interactions. Maximum dilution of 0.7% for topical applications. Can irritate the skin – use in low dilutions. Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid with children under 2 years old.
IMPORTANT: All True Aroma Living (TAL) products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner. Please refer to our policies for further details, and our disclaimer below.