Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil 30 ml, Cymbopogon Citratus

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LEMONGRASS ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

This particular lemongrass organic essential oil has a fresh, clean lemony scent.

Besides smelling great, lemongrass is best known as an important ingredient in Indian and other Asian cooking.

It has been used for many years to help treat various medical conditions.

Lemongrass essential oil is excellent for clearing the air and neutralizing unwanted odors.

Lemongrass organic essential oil is a popular fragrance additive for cosmetics, deodorants, detergents, perfumes, and soaps.

Lemongrass organic essential oil is a great choice to use in a diffuser. It helps to promote a positive and relaxing atmosphere.

The aroma can sometimes be a bit intense and overwhelming, so it is suggested you start by using smaller amounts until you find the amount that you enjoy.

DIFFUSER USES:

Aroma plays a vital role in uplifting the body and mind. Lemongrass is great for creating a particular mood or ambience. It can be beneficial in times of grief or whenever your spirits need to be uplifted.  This essential oil is excellent for freshening up a space.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF LEMONGRASS ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL:

Anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, restorative and tonifying properties. Helps with muscular aches and pains, physical and mental exhaustion, reduces stress increase alertness, promotes good sleep, refreshes energy. and can be used on insect bites.  It also makes a very effective insecticide against mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and lice. Despite its ability to repel insects, it is commonly used to attract honey bees. Lemongrass essential oil has been used for various appetite and digestive issues.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Cymbopogon Citratus.

ORIGIN:

Sri Lanka.

CULTIVATION: 

Organic.

SOURCE: 

Grass.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam Distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Top.

AROMA:

Powerful, fresh, smells like freshly peeled lemons and citronella, but richer and more concentrated.  There is a hint of earthly undertones.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Basil, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, peppermint, fragonia, geranium, ginger, immortelle, juniper berry, lavender, manuka, orange (sweet), patchouli, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, ylang ylang.

LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a blends you can try with our organic lemongrass essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Lemongrass organic essential oil can cause severe sun burn if applied to the skin. Do not use topically 12 hours prior to being exposed to sunlight or tanning lamps. If lemongrass essential oil is allowed to oxidize, using topically can cause a bad skin reaction.  Lemongrass organic essential oil is a skin sensitizer and may cause skin irritation. Also, unlike most other essential oils, which should be diluted to 2.5% before being applied to the skin, lemongrass should be diluted to no more than 0.7%.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

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