Lemongrass Essential Oil

LEMONGRASS – 100% Pure Plant, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil 

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon flexuosus 

Parts Used: leaves (grass)

Scent Characteristics: citrus, herbaceous, and smoky

History: Lemongrass has long been used in traditional Asian medicine and in cooking, as well as skin care products and perfumes. In India, they would use the grasses for fevers and for digestive issues. They would also apply the oil to get rid of ringworm.  In Thailand it is a popular flavoring for food. In Latin America, the grass is made into a tea to be used for a wide variety of issues including joint aches, respiratory infections, stomach issues, and headaches. The leaves would be chewed for toothache and the sap would be made into a compress for eye infections.

Benefits: tonic, digestive, vasodilator with anti-inflammatory properties, sedative, promotes good digestion, reduces cellulite, athletes foot, scabies, insect repellant, tones the tissues, soothes a headache, stimulates thyroid gland, psychic awareness

Blends Well With: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar Atlas, Clary Sage, Coriander Seed, Cypress, Fennel-Sweet,Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Marjoram, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rosemary, Tea Tree,Thyme , Vetivert, and Ylang Ylang.

Advisory: Use with care. Must be diluted. Non-toxic, but possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization may occur in some individuals.

Disclaimer:
All information contained within this site is for reference purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or any other licensed health-care professional. Grampa’s Garden products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease. That being said we have had many customers who have had success using oils to treat various ailments.

Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.

While some of Grampa’s Garden essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.