Lemongrass Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil) has a heavy, lemony, sweet smell and is dark yellow to amber and reddish in color, with a watery viscosity. It is extracted from the fresh or partly dried leaves by steam distillation.
Contents
Uses
- Aromatherapy
- perfumes & citrus-type soaps
- Skin Care
- acne
- athlete’s foot
- excessive perspiration
- insect repellent
- open pores
- pediculosis
- scabies
- tissue toner
- Circulation, Muscles and Joints
- muscular pain
- poor circulation
- muscle tone
- slack tissue
- cellulite
- Digestive System
- colitis
- indigestion
- gastroenteritis
- Nervous System
- headaches
- nervous exhaustion
- stress related conditions
- Immune System
- fevers
- infectious disease
Benefits
- Tonic
- Digestive
- Vasodilator with anti-inflammatory properties
- Sedative
- Promotes good digestion
- Reduces cellulite
- Athletes foot
- Scabies
- Insect repellent
- Tones the tissues
- Soothes a headache
- Stimulates thyroid gland
Cautions
Use with care. Must be diluted. Non-toxic, but possible dermal irritation and/or sensitization may occur in some individuals.